Microsoft Train Simulator

• One of the most realistic train experiences ever brought to the PC.
• Hundreds of miles of highly detailed, accurately recreated rail routes.
• Real-world, detailed sound effects.
• Dynamic, 24-hour environment.
• Route Editor.
• Six highly detailed train routes.
• Nine drivable locomotives.

.co.uk Review ------------- Microsoft Train Simulator has been developed by the team responsible for Microsoft's flight simulator range and shows the same high attention to detail in both graphics and gameplay. The latter is similar to GP3's, giving you the chance to control whatever level of detail you want--from the pressure gauges to stoking the engine. Of course, the un-technical among us can just take the train out for a spin and keep it simple across the six world tracks that Microsoft initially offers. Graphics, like the flight sims', are very impressive, but will need a powerful machine to get the full beauty while chugging along in the countryside. Apart from the free reign on the tracks, there are a number of missions, or tasks, that you've got to complete, ranging from simply getting from A to B to rescuing a train à la Thomas the Tank Engine. With more depth than most, this game is for all comers alike; whether you've been following trains for the last 50 years or this is your first foray, the learning curve is there. Okay, so you can't back left at a whim, nor fly by the control tower at mach six, but the thousands of train aficionados out there are sure to have their imaginations stoked by the six tracks, nine locomotives and track editor. --Jason Denwood Review ------ Preview: UK developer Kuju has announced it is underway with Microsoft Train Simulator, a game which will put enthusiasts in the cab of a variety of locomotives -- including Japan's high speed bullet train. As well as a variety of engines, the simulation will include hundreds of miles of realistic track recreating a variety of famous train routes around the world. Routes on offer include the Santa Fe Railway, the ainous Hisatsu line on Japan's southern island of Kyushu and the Orient Express route across the Alps. "We are pleased that Microsoft is giving Kuju the rtunity to develop Microsoft Train Simulator," said Ian Baverstock, business development director at Kuju. "Kuju's established reputation in creating high-quality simulation software is crucial in helping us deliver Microsoft Train Simulator to the same high standards Microsoft Flight Simulator has set." --DailyRadar.com -- DailyRadar.com P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); Manufacturer's Description -------------------------- Experience the excitement of trains on your PC like never before. Take the controls from the engineer's cab with 6,000 tons of freight behind you and exciting challenges ahead. Or relax in the passenger's seat and enjoy the unfolding scenery. Trains, routes, and sounds have been recreated in exact detail with authentic landscapes and real-world adventures. With steam, diesel, and electric engines, immerse yourself in the s, sounds and adventures of Microsoft Train Simulator. You'll travel on routes from around the world with over 600 total miles of rail, carefully recreated with accurate elevation and terrain data, to mirror the real-world scenery, industry, and towns along the way. Routes include both historic and contemporary rail operations: The Orient-Express - visit the Austrian Alps in the 1920s, from Innsbruck to St. Anton, for the ultimate in romantic European steam train travel. Flying Scotsman - race along some of England's most beautiful countryside as it was in the 1920s, from Settle to Carlisle, in what was the world's fastest steam locomotive. Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company - experience the challenges and awesome power of moving modern-day freight over Marias Pass in Montana - a vital east-west freight link across the spectacular Rocky ains. Amtrak - the "bullet train" comes to America with the new Amtrak, Acela high-speed train running the busy U.S. Northeast Corridor from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia. Odakyu Electric Railway - navigate one of the busiest commuter lines out of Tokyo or take in the breathtaking scenery of Mt. Fuji as you travel to the famous Hakone Hot Springs. Kyushu Railway Company - explore the ainous Hisatsu line on Japan's southern island of Kyushu with a challenging switchback system and loop. See more ( javascript:void(0) )