Microsoft Train Simulator (MSTS) combined with Indian Railways (IR) add-ons remains one of the most celebrated niches in train simulation history. Decades after its 2001 release, MSTS still thrives in India because dedicated modders have recreated the unique sights, sounds, and operational challenges of the subcontinent.
The pre-installed versions were famous for featuring the work of legendary modders like Rohit Rana, Vivek B., and K. Sivakumar. These developers painstakingly built 3D models of locomotives that Indian enthusiasts saw every day: MSTS with Indian Railways Add-ons -Pre-installed-
Final Checklist before buying/downloading: Indian Railways locomotives, such as the WDM-2, WDG-4,
Some of the most popular Indian Railways add-ons available for MSTS include: Indian Railways locomotives
For fans of the classic Microsoft Train Simulator (MSTS) , the "Indian Railways" experience is legendary. However, the original game didn't come with Indian content, and the manual installation of hundreds of add-ons—like XTracks, New Roads, and specific loco packs—can be a technical nightmare.
System Requirements
Avoid System Folders: Do not install the game into C:\Program Files. Instead, use a root directory like C:\MSTS or a separate drive partition to avoid Windows permission issues.