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Can I run Train Simulator: First Capital Connect Class 321 EMU Add-On on GTX 1060 3GB?

PLAYABLE ~51 FPS at 1080p High settings
⚠ DLC Note: As an expansion, this title may carry higher GPU overhead than the base game due to additional content and assets.
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VRAM Warning: 3 GB / 4 GB required Train Simulator: First Capital Connect Class 321 EMU Add-On recommends at least 4 GB of VRAM. The GTX 1060 3GB has 3 GB — you may experience texture pop-in, longer load times, or crashes in high-quality scenes. Consider lowering texture settings to High or Medium.

GTX 1060 3GB runs Train Simulator: First Capital Connect Class 321 EMU Add-On at approximately ~51 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: PLAYABLE. At 1440p: ~29 FPS (STRUGGLE). At 4K: ~8 FPS (CANT_RUN).

GTX 1060 3GB — FPS at High settings
1080p
51 FPS PLAYABLE
1440p
29 FPS STRUGGLE
4K
8 FPS CANT_RUN
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PLAYABLE
~51 FPS

The GTX 1060 3GB runs Train Simulator: First Capital Connect Class 321 EMU Add-On at ~51 FPS on 1080P High settings — within the 30–60 FPS playable range but below the 60 FPS smooth-play threshold. Switching from High to Medium settings typically recovers approximately 4 FPS on this GPU tier. Warning: Train Simulator: First Capital Connect Class 321 EMU Add-On recommends at least 4 GB VRAM. The GTX 1060 3GB has only 3 GB — expect texture pop-in, longer load times, or crashes in high-quality or large-area scenes. Note: Performance in large-scale or late-game scenarios depends heavily on your processor's single-thread clock speed, not just GPU power — a fast CPU matters as much as your GPU here.

Performance Optimizer

Live Simulation
1080p
51
FPS
40 1% low
PLAYABLE
1440p
29
FPS
23 1% low
STRUGGLE
4K
8
FPS
6 1% low
CANT_RUN
GTX 1060 3GB Specs
VRAM 3 GB
Generation 2016
Upscaling FSR 2
Frame Gen Not supported
Perf tier
~ Estimated FPS calibrated via Gemini AI. Feature support may vary — unverified options are hidden.
Upscaling / AI
Upscaling not supported in this title
Ray Tracing
No RT on this GPU
Frame Gen
Not supported on this GPU

Frequently asked questions — GTX 1060 3GB & Train Simulator: First Capital Connect Class 321 EMU Add-On

Can I run Train Simulator: First Capital Connect Class 321 EMU Add-On on GTX 1060 3GB?

Yes. The GTX 1060 3GB delivers approximately 51 FPS in Train Simulator: First Capital Connect Class 321 EMU Add-On at 1080p High settings. Frame rate is in the 30–60 FPS playable range. Switching to Medium settings recovers roughly 15–20% more FPS.

What FPS does GTX 1060 3GB get in Train Simulator: First Capital Connect Class 321 EMU Add-On at 1440p?

The GTX 1060 3GB averages approximately 29 FPS in Train Simulator: First Capital Connect Class 321 EMU Add-On at 1440p High settings — verdict: STRUGGLE. 1440p is not recommended on this GPU for this title. 1080p will perform substantially better.

Can GTX 1060 3GB run Train Simulator: First Capital Connect Class 321 EMU Add-On at 4K?

The GTX 1060 3GB averages approximately 8 FPS in Train Simulator: First Capital Connect Class 321 EMU Add-On at 4K High settings — verdict: CANT_RUN. 4K is not recommended on this GPU for this title. 1080p or 1440p is the better choice.

About Train Simulator: First Capital Connect Class 321 EMU Add-On

Considered to be one of the most reliable and trouble-free EMUs of the Mk3 family, the Class 321 is a popular commuter train operated by a number of companies across the UK, and now available for Train Simulator 2021 in First Capital Connect livery.

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