Underground Openbve — London

Review: The London Underground in OpenBVE

Verdict: The definitive way to simulate the Tube on a PC.

4. Pro Tips – OpenBVE Setup for LU

• Use Mark 2.4 routes – older .CSV routes (pre-2018) have inaccurate gradient data for the Northern Line’s steepest section (Hampstead → Belsize Park, 1-in-30).
• Train handling: Tube stock has regenerative braking only above ~25 mph. Below that, it switches to friction brakes – feel for the slight jerk in the sim.
• Signal sighting: LU signals are mounted on the left (unlike NR right-hand signals). In OpenBVE, set CockpitLookLeftRight = 20 in the config to quickly glance at them.

The Community: Forums and Discords

OpenBVE survives on its community. The London Underground content is updated constantly by developers who are often actual Tube drivers or signal engineers. london underground openbve

For a complete experience, look for routes that cover both deep-level tunnels and sub-surface sections. Review: The London Underground in OpenBVE Verdict: The

The standout feature is the implementation of line-specific signaling (like the Westinghouse Use Mark 2

Central Line (Ealing Broadway - Liverpool Street): A high-quality demo featuring 2/3 of the line with animated objects and HD textures.