Steam Start
🟠 Updated over a year agoPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #43 of 149 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
All this mod does is change the default starting licenses in the game and set a price for the DE2 license.
It is not compatible with the tutorial, and things will go wrong in the tutorial if you use that - start a new session with tutorial off.
If you want to play a save which doesn't have the S060 unlocked, you need to unload this mod.
If you have this mod running and you get stuck in the tutorial, removing the mod and restarting should allow the tutorial to proceed properly.
It is highly recommended to run the Loco Swap Mod for a steam only spawn experience. However, this mod will force the S060 to replace the DE2 whenever one is spawned until you get the DE2 license (shouldn't affect sandbox as that license is unlocked by default in that mode).
This mod also ensures you start with key items that are necessary for steam play (shovel, lighter, oiler, and the red end of train lantern - it's enough light for use in a pinch)
Source on Github.
A compact gameplay mod that swaps the starting locomotive from the DE2 to the S060, giving players a different early-game experience. With 49 endorsements and 2,249 downloads, it's a niche but functional tweak for those who prefer the S060's characteristics.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Does exactly what it says—no bloat, just a clean swap.
- Small but active community (49 endorsements) and decent download count (2,249).
- Fresh update (May 2025) means it's likely compatible with current game versions.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects the starting locomotive; if you wanted more variety, this won't satisfy.
- Limited to one specific change, so it's a niche pick for most players.
For players who want to start with the S060 instead of the DE2, whether for personal preference or a different early-game challenge. Skip if you're looking for broader gameplay overhauls—this is a single, focused tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's file structure—if it's a simple replacement, you can manually drop it into the game's content folder.
- If you're using a mod manager, make sure to enable the mod after installation to avoid conflicts.
- Test the mod in a new save to ensure the S060 appears correctly as your starting locomotive.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Derailvalley Mods
- Author
- lassombra
- Version
- 1.2.2
- Downloads
- 2,249
- Endorsements
- 49
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 11/21/2023
- Updated
- 5/11/2025
🔧 How to Install Derail Valley Mods
Download from Nexus Mods.
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