WLD FS30-2 Diesel-Electric Locomotive for BeamNG.drive
A six-axle, 3000 hp diesel-electric freight locomotive with dynamic braking, 48 configurations, 11 liveries and multiple-unit control. Needs maps with tracks.
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What this mod does
The WLD FS30-2 is a heavy six-axle diesel-electric freight locomotive, presented as a model from Wentward’s fictional locomotive division. According to the description, the real type it’s based on was built between 1972 and 1989. It was its author’s first big mod and took him seven months.
What’s included
- A 3000 hp V16 diesel engine that drives a generator for the traction motors.
- Eight-notch throttle, dynamic braking and realistic engine and wheel squeal sounds.
- Animated interior, engine tuning parts and racing parts.
- 48 configurations and 11 liveries, with parody names of North American railroads.
- Multiple-unit operation: several coupled locomotives, controlled from the first one.
How to use it
You need a map with tracks; the author suggests Las Colinas de Vapor, Sultan Peak or Polish Roads, among others. Start the engine, release the brakes, choose a direction and use the M1 and M2 gears. Dynamic braking barely works below 20 km/h. If it won’t move, it’s usually because the wheels have gotten stuck in the rail: lift it with the World Editor (F11) and try again.
Compatibility
The latest version is from December 2019, a fix for 0.18. A May 2026 review says it runs without problems, but others from 2024 and 2025 mention lights that don’t work and trouble placing it on the tracks.
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Highlights and things to keep in mind
- Diesel-electric simulation with dynamic braking
- 48 configurations and 11 liveries
- Multiple-unit operation
- Not updated since December 2019
- Reviews mention trouble placing it on the tracks and lights that don't work
- Only useful on maps with tracks
- The current game version is 0.40 (October 19, 2026): the author doesn't mention it yet and it may need an update
Requirements
- BeamNG.drive 0.18 or later (not updated since December 2019)
- A map with railroad tracks
- About 171 MB of free space for the .zip file
How to install it
- Open the WLD FS30-2 Diesel-Electric Locomotive page on the official BeamNG Repository.
- Click Download to get the .zip, or use Subscribe from the in-game Repository.
- If you download it manually, don't unzip it: copy the .zip into the mods folder of the current version (current) inside your BeamNG.drive user folder; if the mods folder doesn't exist, create it.
- Launch the game and check in the Mod Manager that it's enabled.
- Load a map with tracks, such as Las Colinas de Vapor or Polish Roads.
- Open the vehicle selector, find the WLD FS30-2 and place it on the track; if it won't move, lift it with the World Editor (F11).
Version history
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1.1.231 Dec 2019Current
Fix for 0.18.
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—14 Jun 2019
Fixes missing sound.
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—14 Jun 2019
Better throttle and dynamic braking.
Common problems
Why won't the locomotive move?
Usually the wheels have gotten stuck in the rail; the author recommends lifting it with the World Editor (F11) and trying again.
Can I couple several together?
Yes, with the A and B couplers in the order shown; throttle and brake are controlled from the first one.
Where do I use it?
On maps with tracks, such as Las Colinas de Vapor, Sultan Peak, Deadzone or Polish Roads.
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