While basic searches were traditionally free with an account, the site now uses a paywall/subscription model (roughly $10/year) to maintain its servers. Drawbacks:

When users search for "Top" KUIDs, they are generally looking for assets that fall into three specific categories:

If an asset is listed as "Unknown," it is likely not on the official Download Station (DLS).

When assembling a top list, categorize by type (steam, diesel, modern passenger, freight), note required parent KUIDs, and rate each entry on realism, performance impact, and ease of installation. Include direct KUIDs for quick reference and brief install notes. Example entry format:

If you have a specific KUID that's giving you trouble, feel free to share the number