Train simulator
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This article is about train simulator programs in general. For other articles with train simulator in the title, see Train Simulator (disambiguation).
A train simulator is a computer based video game that simulates rail transport operations. Aspects covered may include:
- Driving the train. Starting up, setting speeds, stopping, and selecting routes, unless using a pre-programed train and route.
- Internal views from the driver's cab as part of driving the train
- External views of a train, from different angles or from stationary points
- Operating a pre-assembled train consist (the term used for the collection of train vehicles that make up a full train)
- Managing signals for routing trains
- Economic simulations of railway companies
- For advanced users, creating train consists, routes, stations, signals, scenery and so forth.
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- Southern Belle (1985) and its sequel, Evening Star (1987) Published by Hewson Consultants.
- Train Simulator (1995 onwards) is a series of Japanese train simulation games produced by Ongakukan. The latest is named Railfan, for Playstation 3.
- Let's Go by Train (1996) (also known as Densha de GO!)
- Hornby Virtual Railway (2000)
- Microsoft Train Simulator (2001) The original train simulation game from Microsoft. Also known as MSTS1. Developed by Kuju Entertainment. Published by Microsoft.
- Trainz (2001 onwards) Created by Australian games developer Auran.
- Hornby Virtual Railway 2 (2003)
- Rail Simulator (2007) Developed by UK based Kuju Entertainment. Published by Electronic Arts (EA).
- Microsoft Train Simulator 2 (Due for release in 2009) Also known as MSTS2. Completely new version of Microsoft's Train Simulator being developed by Microsoft Game Studios.
[edit] Freeware
- BVE Trainsim
- MaSzyna EU07-424
[edit] Cancelled
- TrainMaster Train Simulator (Cancelled 2006)
- MSTS2 (Original Project)
[edit] Train operation games
[edit] Commercial
- A-Train
- Bahn
- Chris Sawyer's Locomotion
- Railroad Tycoon series
- Railroad Pioneer
- Rails Across America
- Sid Meier's Railroads!
- SIAM UK Train, Driver, and Signal Simulations
- Transport Tycoon
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[edit] See also
- Flight simulator – contains reference to flight simulators
- Strategy computer game
[edit] External links
- RailServe.com (Directory of train simulator sites)
- Train simulator at the Open Directory Project
- Toptrain Rail Simulation Links (Huge collection of links)
- German Trainsimulator news page
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