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RUN 8 NEWS
Run8 Update 24A Released
Monday March 30th 2026Run8 Studios has released a small patch update for Run8 V3, Update 24A addresses some small issues not found initially in update 24. A change log can be found here . The update can be applied using...
UP Fresno Sub South Released
Wednesday March 25th 2026After many years with a gap between Saco and Goble the UP Fresno sub is now complete! The route includes roughly 80 miles of track bridging the gap between the UP Mojave Sub route and the Fresno...
Run8 Update 24 Released
Wednesday March 25th 2026The 24th Update to Run 8 Train Simulator has been released. This update adds the capability to use the Fresno Sub South Route. Along with numerous bug fixes and addtions including some added track...
Mixed Freight Pack 8 Released
Thursday December 11th 2025The 8th pack of mixed freight cars has been released from Run8 Studios, this pack includes the following: PS4750 Covered Hoppers (BN, CSX, ICG, PLCX) Trin4000 Coal Hopper (DGHX) Pick up yours today...
Run8 Update 23 Released
Thursday December 11th 2025The 23nd Update to Run 8 Train Simulator has been released. This update adds the capability to use Mixed Fright Pack 8. Along with numerous bug fixes and addtions. A change log can be found here....
Mixed Freight Pack 7 Released
Wednesday July 02nd 2025The 7th pack of mixed freight cars has been released from Run8 Studios, this pack includes the following: T765 Argon Tanks (IAPX and LTCX) Greenbrier GB7 Cottonseed Hoppers 60FT GC Box Cars (GATX...
Run8 Update 22 Released
Wednesday July 02nd 2025The 22nd Update to Run 8 Train Simulator has been released. This update adds the capability to use Mixed Fright Pack 7. Along with numerous bug fixes. A change log can be found here . The update can...
HRS Savannah Route Released
Thursday February 13th 2025HRS has released another route effectively extending the Southeast region roughly 80 miles from Ludowici, GA to Yemassee, SC. Included along the route are Amtrak Stations at Savannah, GA and...
Run8 Update 21 Released
Thursday February 13th 2025The 21st Update to Run 8 Train Simulator has been released. This update opens up compatability for the newly released HRS CSX Savannah Route. Along with numerous bug fixes. A change log can be found...
Run8 launches new region in Alabama
Wednesday December 18th 2024Run 8 Studios has released a new region and route to go along with it. The NS AGS South Phase 1: Burmingham to Powers includes roughly 82 miles of NS mainline. Norris Yard is also featured on the...
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