ICRR 2600 Class Bundle-New Updates

Another cycle begins with the arrival of 2026, and we are excited and dedicating ourselves to the latest Illinois Central 2600 Class Bundle commission, which includes not only two variations of the locomotive, but also a 40-foot steel boxcar and Heavyweight Pullman baggage and passenger cars. January marks exactly one year since we joined forces to start this commission project. Given the scale of the project and everything that needs to be built from scratch, following each step of the process can be really time-consuming.

It can be said that the beautiful 4-8-2 locomotives corresponding to the ICRR class 2600 are fully completed and functional, but undergoing a careful programming process and numerous tests. At the same time, exquisite work has been carried out on the 40-foot closed cars that will also be included in this package, as part of the commission's request. The locomotives will be offered in two variations, one of which is Modified, with subtle visible modifications that have been made to these locomotives, such as the replacement of the spoked drive wheels with cast disc wheels and the smaller front cover of the smoke box. If everything goes well, the modified version will have white stripes added.

Started three weeks ago, more precisely on January 5, the Pullman Heavyweight Baggage and Passenger cars will finally complement the ICRR 2600 Class commission order. At the time of writing this post, the two Pullman cars are in the 3D modeling and detailing phase, followed by a process of optimizing all parts, and then we can finally proceed to texturing, animation, scripting, and introducing the models to TSC. The Baggage car appears to be complete, with only minor interior details remaining to be added, while the Passenger car still requires more complex details, such as the restrooms, for example.

ICRR 40ft Steel Boxcar - in TSC screenshot

ICRR 2600 Class Modified - in TSC screenshot

ICRR 2600 Class - in TSC screenshot

Pullman Baggage Car - in progress

Pullman Baggage Car - in progress

Pullman Baggage Car - in progress

Pullman Passenger Car - in progress

Pullman Passenger Car - in progress

Pullman Passenger Car - in progress

We hope to return very soon with a new update on all this material included in the TSC, which is already in the final stages of completion and will be officially released shortly. We appreciate everyone's patience and interest in our work.

See you soon.