Product Description

Take control of these authentically recreated steam, electric and diesel locomotives. Drive one of Amtrak's new high-speed electric trains on the busy North-east Corridor. Race along some of England's most beautiful countryside in the world-famous Flying Scotsman or guide the Orient-Express through the Austrian Alps for the ultimate in romantic European train travel. Take on real-world challenges as you operate nine realistically modeled locomotives in breath-taking routes for Europe, Asia and North America. Microsoft Train Simulator is you ticket to experiencing railroading like never before!

Six highly detailed train 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 routes. Routes include both historic and contemporary rail operations:

Amtrak - the "bullet train" comes to America with Amtrak's new Acela high-speed train running the busy U.S. Northeast Corridor.

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway - experience the challenges and awesome power of moving today's freight through the spectacular Marias Pass and along the southern border of Glacier National Park in Montana.

The Flying Scotsman Railways - race along some of England's most beautiful countryside in the late 1920's in what is arguably the world's most famous steam locomotive.

Kyushu Railway Company - explore the mountainous Hisatsu line on Japan's southern island of Kyushu.

Odakyu Electric Railway - navigate one of the busiest commuter lines out of Tokyo or take in the breathtaking scenery of Mt. Fuji.

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express - visit the Austrian Alps in the 1930s for the ultimate in romantic European steam train travel.

The most realistic experience of rail equipment ever brought to the PC - placing you in the cab of each detailed locomotive, with accura

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3821 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Microsoft
• Model: B87-00002
• Released on: 2001-06-07
• ESRB Rating: Everyone
• Platforms: Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows 95
• Dimensions: 1.00 pounds

Features

• WINDOWS 98/ME/2000/XP

Amazon.com Review
Train Simulator takes the obsessive realism of Microsoft's best-of-breed Flight Simulator games down to earth. Six real-world rail lines are included from throughout history, including the Flying Scotsman line of 1920s England and the modern Odakyu Electric Rail commuter line in Tokyo. Attendees at the National Model Railroad Association's August 2000 convention marveled at the game's painstaking attention to detail. But this game is not a model railroad game; it simulates the real thing. The game's developers traveled across the world with cameras and microphones in order to authentically capture the trains in their natural habitats. Train Simulator lets you experience the world's greatest trains in all their glory.

Train aficionados can drive the train, run the rail yard, or dive in with the terrain editor and create the rail lines of their dreams. Or you can just sit back, relax, and admire the beautiful scenery and dreamy click-clack of the tracks. --Andrew S. Bub

DailyRadar Review
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 mountainous 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 opportunity 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." The game will make its public debut at the National Model Railroad Association's National Train Show, held between 4-6 August 2000 in San Jose, California, USA.

Customer Reviews

Bought train simulator for my Dad, he LOVES iT!!!! TYVM
I bought the train simulator for my Dad for Christmas and he LOVES it!!! I would recommend this product for anybody who likes and enjoys trains!!!

MS Train Simulator
No one else has mentioned the enormous amount of fun one can have with this (or any other rail simulation for that matter)by simply exploring at your own pace all the little highways and byways of this new and fascinating track world.
Select an engine with which you feel the most comfortable and then get off the main track and enjoy a gentle run along the back "lanes" of the different countryside areas. In some cases you may only go a few hundred yards while in others you can travel for miles just idling away as you see fit.
For long journeys I use a "Class 50" on its own while for the really little known places something like the "Nene Valley NV8" really fits the bill.
Have fun - that's what these games are for!!

Train Simulator
The software presents a realistic feeling of driving a train. The secenery is good. Train options are somewhat limited although the entire range of trains(Electric,Diesel and Steam) are available. Tutorials and training guides are excellent. This is a good starter software and in discussing other software available, is preferred.