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Effective 3-15-25 at 1130 PDT
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Run8 Update 14 Released

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David Stretch
26 April 2024
  • Run 8 Update
  • Content
  • Run 8 V3

Update 14 for Version 3 is now available to download using the in-sim update button. Update 14 allows for the newly released MP15 Pack 2 to be loaded into the sim.  Along with many new features and bug fixes. A full change log can be found here or by clicking on the change log button on the "About" menu in game. 

Run8 Update 13A Hotfix Released

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David Stretch
29 March 2024
  • Run 8 Update
  • Content
  • Run 8 V3
  • Hotfix

A Hotfix for Version 3 Update 13 has released which fixes some bugs which were found shortly after Update 13's release it's now available to download using the in-sim update button. The new version number is V3 Update 13A Mar.25.2024. You must download this hotfix to play with other users who are running the same version of the sim. A full change log can be found here or by clicking on the change log button on the "About" menu in game. 

MP15 Pack 1 Released

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David Stretch
28 March 2024

Start your engines and head to the switching district becasue Run8 has released their first pack of MP15 end cab switchers! The pack includes the following paint schemes:

  • BNSF H1
  • Union Pacific
  • CSX YN3
  • Amtrak Phase V
  • Run8 Western

The MP15s include a unique mode selector switch to change the way the locomotive operates depending on the job at hand, along with realsitic sounds and fully funtional cab. 
Pick up yours today at the Run 8 Studios website.

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Run8 Update 13 Released

Details
David Stretch
28 March 2024
  • Run 8 Update
  • Content
  • Run 8 V3

Update 13 for Version 3 is now available to download using the in-sim update button. Update 13 allows for the newly released MP15 Pack 1 to be loaded into the sim.  Along with many new features and bug fixes. A full change log can be found here or by clicking on the change log button on the "About" menu in game. 

Dispatcher.NET released

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David Stretch
08 December 2023
  • Dispatch
  • Dispatch.NET

The developers over at Dispatcher.NET have released an external dispatcher for Run8. It is fully compataible with V3 and all of the current routes are included in the release. Dispatcher.NET has been released as freeware and is based upon the realworld dispatching solutions that railroads currently use and boasts many cool features. Download your copy today from https://dispatcherdotnet.com/

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