Community Spotlight: Wherry Lines Route in Development by Alex#5853

The Train Sim World community continues to thrive with creative talent — and one standout project currently catching attention is a detailed recreation of the Wherry Lines (Norwich – Great Yarmouth – Lowestoft), spearheaded by community member Alex#5853.

🚆 Recreating a Norfolk Classic

Alex has begun the monumental task of bringing the scenic Wherry Lines to life in TSW, and is currently leaning toward setting the route in 2016, a period rich with variety and modern railway character. This line, known for its picturesque landscapes and iconic level crossings, offers plenty of charm — and challenges — to replicate in-game.

While the project is still in early development, Alex has already shared screenshots from Fisher Row Level Crossing, showcasing an impressive early build with self-made assets. Only the foliage is currently using third-party content, which Alex plans to eventually replace with custom-made vegetation to further improve the realism.

“All assets are my own, except for the foliage — though I’m working on that too,” Alex notes. “This is a very early version, and all the scenery will be updated and improved over time.”

🔧 Persistence Through Setbacks

Developing custom content for Train Sim World is no easy feat, and Alex’s journey hasn’t been without hurdles. In fact, the project suffered two major setbacks in a single month, with the entire map lost — including one version that had all track work completed.

Despite those losses, Alex pushed forward:

“I think I’m finally getting the hang of the editor, getting used to its quirks, and I’ve also sorted out proper backups now.”

With lessons learned and a workflow established, the project is gaining momentum once again.

🛤️ What’s Next?

Looking ahead, Alex plans to begin work on Oulton Broad North and figure out station placement and integration. The vision is clear: to deliver a production-ready route that meets the highest standards of quality.

“My goal is to make this a production-ready product of the best possible quality, so please feel free to share your thoughts and point out any mistakes — it really helps a lot.”

Community feedback is welcomed, and updates will continue in the original thread as development progresses.

✍️ Editor’s Opinion

"What a great start to the route! The early screenshots already show promise, especially with the attention to detail around Fisher Row. It’s always inspiring to see community creators overcome technical setbacks and stay committed to quality. Let's see what is to come — this could shape up to be one of the standout community projects of the year."

📸 Want to Follow Along?

Stay tuned to the original forum thread to see how the Wherry Lines evolve, and be sure to support creators like Alex who are pouring their passion into expanding the world of Train Sim World.