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Can I run Train Simulator Classic?

Train Simulator Classic (2015) is a simulation game and a medium game for a PC. A mid-range graphics card such as a GTX 1650 or RX 580 class card plays it well.

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Train Simulator Classic (Steam store picture)
Picture: Steam store, © Train Simulator Classic publisher

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Train Simulator Classic system requirements

MinimumRecommended
OS32-bit Windows 10*64-bit Windows 10, Windows 11 or later*
ProcessorIntel Core-i3 4330 3.50 GHz Dual Core or AMD A8 6600K 3.90 GHz Quad Core or BetterIntel Core-i5 4690 3.50 GHz Quad Core or AMD Ryzen 7 1700 3.80 GHz Quad Core or Better
Memory4 GB RAM16 GB or Better
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti or AMD Radeon R9 Graphics with 1 GB Dedicated VRAM or BetterNVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 480 with 4 GB Dedicated VRAM or Better
Storage40 GB or more available space (Additional Add-Ons will require more)40 GB or more available space (Additional Add-Ons will require more)

Source: the official Train Simulator Classic Steam page, checked October 2026.

Which PC runs Train Simulator Classic?

To play it you need at least a GeForce GTX 750 Ti class graphics card, an Intel Core i3-6100 class processor and 4 GB of RAM. For the recommended (high) settings: a Radeon RX 570 or faster, an Intel Core i3-10100 class processor and 16 GB of RAM.

Graphics card: minimum

  • GeForce GTX 750 Ti
  • GeForce GTX 960
  • GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

Graphics card: high settings

  • Radeon RX 570
  • GeForce GTX 1650
  • GeForce GTX 1060 6GB

Processor: minimum

  • Intel Core i3-6100
  • AMD FX-8350
  • Intel Core i5-4460

Processor: high settings

  • Intel Core i3-10100
  • AMD Ryzen 5 2600
  • Intel Core i5-8400

How common PCs do: GTX 1650 + Core i5-8400 + 16 GB: 100%, high settings; RTX 3060 + Ryzen 5 5600 + 16 GB: 100%, high settings; Laptop with integrated graphics + 8 GB: 40%, below the minimum, not playable well.

Parts with the same speed (and newer, faster ones) work too. Laptop versions of a graphics card are usually a little slower.

PC builds for Train Simulator Classic

Parts from our product guides: the lowest of each that reaches the game's recommended specs. Prices change every day, so Amazon shows today's price.

Recommended build

Plays Train Simulator Classic on high settings (the recommended specs)

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Train Simulator Classic: questions

What are the minimum system requirements for Train Simulator Classic?
Minimum: OS 32-bit Windows 10*; processor Intel Core-i3 4330 3.50 GHz Dual Core or AMD A8 6600K 3.90 GHz Quad Core or Better; 4 GB RAM; graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti or AMD Radeon R9 Graphics with 1 GB Dedicated VRAM or Better; 40 GB or more available space (Additional Add-Ons will require more).
What are the recommended requirements for Train Simulator Classic?
Recommended: processor Intel Core-i5 4690 3.50 GHz Quad Core or AMD Ryzen 7 1700 3.80 GHz Quad Core or Better; 16 GB or Better; graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 480 with 4 GB Dedicated VRAM or Better; 40 GB or more available space (Additional Add-Ons will require more).
What graphics card do I need for Train Simulator Classic?
At least a GeForce GTX 750 Ti, GeForce GTX 960, GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or a card of the same speed for the minimum settings; for the recommended settings a Radeon RX 570, GeForce GTX 1650, GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or faster.
Can a GTX 1650 run Train Simulator Classic?
Yes. The GTX 1650 reaches the minimum graphics and the recommended graphics too. A whole PC with a GTX 1650, a Core i5-8400 and 16 GB of RAM gets 100% in our checker (high settings).
Can Train Simulator Classic run without a graphics card (integrated graphics)?
Not well. The minimum is a dedicated graphics card (GeForce GTX 750 Ti class); with integrated graphics our checker gives 40% (below the minimum, not playable well).
Is 8 GB of RAM enough for Train Simulator Classic?
Yes for the minimum settings; 16 GB is recommended for smooth play.
How much storage does Train Simulator Classic need?
Train Simulator Classic needs 40 GB or more (Additional Add-Ons will require more) of free space.

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