You can often find Trainz Simulator being demonstrated at Train Shows at a dealer's booth. I decided to add this page after receiving an email from Auran about the next release: Trainz Simulator 2009: World Builder Edition (TS2009) was the core program designed primarily for content creators and route builders and Trainz Simulator 2009: Engineers Edition (TEE) was designed more for those who enjoy driving and controlling trains. I bought and installed the Engineers Edition on my old PC.īoth editions were totally compatible so will operate seamlessly when both are installed. There are some amazing virtual modellers sharing their work. The cost is reasonable and buying a "ticket" can also speed up downloads.
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Trainz Exchangeīuilt into the program is the ability to download images and other people's layouts from a global library. You can purchase additional assets and you can upload your own images if you become a creator. However, I did build a virtual extension of my basement model railroad on my iPad. This is really taking the "beyond the basement" idea to a whole new level. Not only can you interchange cars with other modellers in your area (and some people do this by mail), you can interconnect with others worldwide. It is available on the iPad version as well but I find that less functional.
This is where things really get interesting. The program includes the option called "Surveyor" where you can build your own route, scenery and trains. You are limited only by your imagination. Watching the Canadian transcontinental in the 50s negotiate trackage through downtown Toronto or jumping aboard the modern Maglev train is awesome. Or you can can let someone else do the driving. You can change turnout direction, couple and uncouple, and just have a ball. I'm glad I did.įirst of all, driving a steam engine or a diesel on a railroad somewhere in the world and picking up and dropping off loads will kill an hour or two before you know it. You have the choice of easy control or full-blown access to the locomotive's controls. I started with the 2006 edition that I picked up as an impulse buy at a train show. Here's a computer program that's fun, addictive, and educational about railways around the world. There have been a lot of improvements since the launch of Trainz.
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I've been fooling around with Trainz software since 2006. When I'm at my Mac computer and have some free time I often load up Trainz Railroad Simulator.