Anyone using a train simulation program on their computer. Suggestions on what is best.
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Microsoft's Train Simulator offers the most variety in terms of routes and equipment. Even though the program is more than 10 years old, it is the one I enjoy the most. There are a number of both freeware and payware routes. Be prepared to train yourself some simple techniques to work with the files of freeware routes to get them to work properly. Railworks Rail Simulator offers improvements in the detail of the equipment. Just check out this Coronation Class locomotive: http://www.ironhorsehouse.co.u...age/duchess_info.htm
I have both the Trainz Simulator 2012 and the Railworks Train Simulator 2012; both are very good in my opinion.
The Railworks simulator now has a Pennsy k4 and a Pennsy T1 as down loadable content along with the Horshoe Curve thats included when you buy the retail copy of RW 12.
Both offer tutorial to get you started and offer operating tasks if you choose to use them.
Good luck.
Hi!
I have been in V scale (virtual scale) since about August 2002. I have tried other platforms, but I find that for my tastes, Microsoft Train Simulator (MSTS) offers the most for me. (I like to create routes and operate them in a prototypical manner). My big weakness is TOC19 railroading (Turn Of the 19th Century).
Here's a short video of one of my 1890's routes I have created:
I am currently tinkering with the Colorado Midland from Colorado Springs/City, up Ute Pass and over Divide, and down to Florissant... circa 1893. Wow, Ute Canyon is spectacular in V scale!!
Andre
