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1st Class Service - An ultra rich business man has paid Amtrak for a private train (which you are driving) to take him from the airport to his Philadelphia home via Wilmington where his wife has been shopping all day. You must drive him there, racing past several Amtrak express trains on your own designated track! By Tom Johnson (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 36 KB)
2150 Acela Express Activity - You are to drive Amtrak #2150 Acela Express from Washington to Philadelphia. Passenger train timetables were taken from Amtrak's website, effective July 2001. Freight timetable is pure fantasy. The train dispatcher alerts you that this Friday morning has heavy freight traffic, so watch out your signals. By Markus Freytag (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 68 KB)
5 Sundermeyer Local - Freight activity using standard cars and locomotives on the free Port Ogden & Northern v5.0 route, available here; by Martin Greaves (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 11 KB)
Acela #2155 - Drive Acela #2155 from Philadelphia to Washington, based on the real timetable (with some changes). By Cezary Wieronski (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 18 KB)
Acela Express 2150 - Your task is to take the first morning shift of the Acela Express Service between Washington and Philadelphia. Schedule is 100% accurate with real time traffic; all patterns have been put in place with each AI train in the correct train number and trainset. Difiiculty: Easy. Time to Complete: 1 hour 32 mins. By Dave Joosten (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 12 KB)
Activities: Step-by-Step Tutorial - Tutorial for creating new activities on the Hisatsu Line. By Darren Mann (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 108 KB)
After The Storm, modified with SJ (Swedish Railways) Rolling Stock - Requires SJ rolling stock, available on this site (readme file specifies particular requirements). By Tom Andresen (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 21 KB)
Amtrak Special - Your assignment is to take a special Amtrak train from Kasispell to Whitefish. Your train is given priority over all other trains and shouldn't have to stop but once at your final stop (Whitefish yard). Requires AMD103 Amtrak locomotive and Amtrak Superliner cars found on this site. (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 33 KB)
Amtrak's Empire Builder #7 - Based on the real Amtrak schedule of Train Number 7. By Jeremy Simard (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 502 KB)
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April Showers - A Northeast Corridor activity based on the real schedule of Amtrak train 2183, the afternoon non-stop Acela Express from Philadelphia to Washington. By Andy Pratt (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 15 KB)
Assist in DC - Due to the tragic events in Washington, you must take supplies there. All the northbound traffic is stopped so there will be no delays. Pull directly into the platform so supplies can be unloaded quickly. Be careful of your speed; the cars cannot take the high speed Acela. By Colin Chardavoyne (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 6 KB)
Atlantic Coastal Railway Airport Shuttle 1950 - Run a heavy Mikado with 5 PAX coaches in the middle of winter 1950, 27 miles from BWI Airport to Washington; requires several ACR add-ons as outlined in included readme file; by Bob Artim (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 11 KB)
Baltimore Special Train - Drive a private group of travelers from New Carrollton to Baltimore. By Uwe Sporleder (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 17 KB)
Bridge Strike, modified with SJ (Swedish Railways) Rolling Stock - Requires SJ rolling stock, available on this site (readme file specifies particular requirements). By Tom Andresen (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 20 KB)
Carlisle to Settle - Limited Express 1 - Departing from Carlisle at 10AM for Settle, you are cleared direct via the mainline, but watch out for very heavy traffic in and around Carlisle and then the sidings at Carlisle. Remember to fill your boiler at Appleby by pressing T when you are directly adjacent to the water line. Requires the GWR Pannier available on this site. Difficulty: Easy. Time to Complete: 1 hour 35 mins. By Chris Hickman (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 8 KB)
Carlisle to Settle Limited Stop - Modified local service. There is a train in front so you will encounter some warning signals. By Ben Hyde (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 10 KB)
Carolinian, The - Requires the Amtrak Phase III baggage car by Buzz Benz, available here; by Steve Dunham (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 12 KB)
Class 47 Freight Activity - Take a Class 47 on a freight trip on the Modern England Route v2; requires additional downloads as explained in readme file; by Jonnie5 (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 45 KB)
Columbia Falls Local Parts 1 & 2 - Operate a local from Whitefish Yard to Columbia Falls, Conkelley and return. The activity is two part, and takes a minimum of three hours to complete. You have to dodge and wait on 11 other AI trains sharing the track, including a three way meet at the crossovers west of Columbia Falls. This complete activity includes popup info and keeps track of your score so you can't win without doing everything required. By Ted Curphey (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 27 KB)
Columbia Falls Switcher v1.1 - by Steve Davis (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 61 KB)
Conkelley to Kalispell (JonLocal2) - Requires Shell Oil Tanker from the activity Local Freight to Conkelley (JonLocal1), available for download from thie site. (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 9 KB)
Conkelly to Columbia Falls - Haul from Conkelly Yard to Columbia Falls Gas Spur with a final drop off at flat track spur 3208. By Shannon Hill (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 5 KB)
Conrail from Washington - Same activity as 'Freight from Washington' except the locomotive is the Conrail GP 38; Congp38 must be installed first; original activity by Tom Kristoffersen (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 4 KB)
Coram to Pinnacle - Use all the power available to you from your GP38-2 and get your train to Pinnacle on Marias Pass. Slow down and you stall. Too fast and you'll derail. By Andy Rojas (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 7 KB)
CSX Local Freight - Operates during the freight window on the NEC along with other freights. Requires installation of the Conrail GP38 and CSX Dash 9 both available on this site. Includes detailed readme file. By Steve Davis (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 30 KB)
CSX Train B701 - This simulates the actual CSX Train B701 from Bowie to Landover on the NEC. This is a very easy trip. It is morning so there are a lot of passenger trains. Requires the Conrail SD80 MAC locomotive by Del Ray Bascom available here. By Bob Pickering (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 63 KB)
Cutbank Switching - Replacement for the included MSTS activity. By Ted Curphey (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 9 KB)
Day Freight - A freight run for the Settle and Carlisle. Pick up and drop off empty trucks. Requires additional files as described in the readme file. By Norman Walker (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 8 KB)
Dedication - The Northeast is experiencing it's worst blizzard in 30 years and all the airports are closed. There is a rededication ceremony of the Liberty Bell scheduled for 2:00PM this afternoon in Philadelphia. The railroad is the only form of transportation operating during the storm. A Congressional delegation must make it from Washington to Philadelphia by 1:30PM to ensure they reach the dedication on time. (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 18 KB)
Dodging Bullets - Use split timing and follow the dispatcher's instructions to finish your work and avoid mishaps in the Kalispell area, which, as you know, lacks signals. By Andy Rojas (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 7 KB)
Double Duty - Step in when your relief crew's GP38 is requisitioned for a westbound intermodal. First, you must assemble two consists in Conkelly; then, take the mixed freight to Whitefish. There, refuel your GP-38 (step by step instructions included) and pick up your relief crew. By Andy Rojas (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 12 KB)
Dream Run for the Modern England Route - Drive an express train from east to west the full length of the new route (available on this site); by Ron Bone (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 7 KB)
DSB IC InterCity 124 - For use with the Hjorring-Aalborg route available on this site; requires additional add-ons described in the included readme file; by Brian Scheil (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 8 KB)
Early Freight - For use with the Hjorring-Aalborg route available on this site; pick up some mixed goods and take them to Hjorring (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 5 KB)
Electric Freight to Philly - You are driving an electric freight train from Washington to Philadelphia, trying to keep on schedule. Just as you settle into the run up out of Washington you realize that things are not as they should be. Approx. 3 hours. By Ron Bone (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 14 KB)
Empire Builder - Based on the actual timetable of the Empire Builder, on the Marias Pass route; requires the Amtrak Genesis Enabler and Amtrak Phase IV Baggage Car #1244, both available here; by Brad Gibson (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 6 KB)
Empire Builder - You have been called to drive Amtrak's Empire Builder Train #8 across Marias Pass from Whitefish to Shelby. You will encounter several freight services which make this service hard to keep on time. Difficulty: Medium. Time to Complete: 3:30 approx. By Darren Mann (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 507 KB)
Empire Builder #7 v2 - Drive the AMD103 Locomotive with Empire Builder passenger cars across Marias Pass. This activity follows the real Amtrak timetables. Requires download of Amtrak AMD103 locomotive and Amtrak passenger cars available on this site. By Jeremy and Alex (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 46 KB)
Empire Builder Westbound Run v1.2 - Features Amtrak's Train 7, the Empire Builder, running westbound from Shelby to Whitefish, approximately 2-1/2 hours with all included stops. Requires download of Amtrak AMD103 locomotive and Amtrak passenger cars available on this site. By Steve Davis (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 55 KB)
Empire West Activity - Three freight trains are ahead of your train which is the Empire Builder AMD 103 leaving Philly at 13:00. You head southwest behind these three freights. The amount of hassels that they cause you depends entirely on how you drive. By Ron Bone (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 20 KB)
Engineer Equipment - Difficult Marias Pass activity. You have just been called in on your day off to take a load of engineer equipment to Kalispell for a major construction project that will take place tomorrow. You will drop-off and pick-up cars along your route, so you must pay very close attention to your Activity Brief. By William Walters (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 9 KB)
Essex Pit to Shelby - You're driving a ballast train for refurbishing track, a run of 3 to 4 hours. Additional engines and cars are needed. By Jasper Burmester (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 27 KB)
Essex Turn, Part 1 - A local switching activity that takes you from Whitefish to Essex on an early Saturday morning in the fall. It should last between 2 and 2.5 hours, depending on your switching prowess. You'll set out cars at West Coram, Essex Pit, and Essex, and you'll make a pickup at Essex before going to beans at the Izaak Walton Inn at the conclusion of the activity. By Kent Weissinger (Downloads from author's site - File size: 12 KB)
Essex Turn, Part 2 - The 2 Geeps (from Part 1) have run around the train and are pointed west. The work order shows the scheduled pickups and setouts, although on a real railroad you never know when circumstances may require changes on the fly! The briefing consists of the first of several radio communications the crew will have with both the dispatcher and yardmaster. The rest of these communications will be by way of pop-up messages. By Kent Weissinger (Downloads from author's site - File size: 24 KB)
Flying Kipper - Thomas the Tank Engine activity (Requires the Henry steam locomotive available on this, plus freight cars as listed in the included readme file); by Mike Karlik (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 4 KB)
Freight from Washington - You will pickup chemical cars in Washington, then pickup more cars along your way to Philadelphia. Close to Wilmington you will have to drop some of your car, before you proceed to Philadelphia where the mission ends. Difficulty: Medium. Time to Complete: 2 Hour and 15 mins. By Tom Kristoffersen (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 12 KB)
Frustration - You are driving the fastest train on the NEC. Unfortunately it doesn't mean much if you can't find a green light. Requires the Empire State Express steam locomotive available on this site. By Ron Bone (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 19 KB)
Full Bucket Line Budd Passenger Activities 01 - Three passenger activities for the Full Bucket Line route available on this site; requires additional add-ons described in readme file; by Robert Slater (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 105 KB)
George Dubya's Train Ride - Assemble the Presidential Train including Secret Service, Antique Orient Express Cars, and Press Cars. Give the Prez and his entourage a smooth ride from New Carrollton to Baltimore. By Don Kendrew. (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 53 KB)
Glacier Park Excursion - The NMRA has scheduled a fan trip accross the BNSF Marias Pass line from Shelby to Glacier Park. Your passengers will load at Shelby. There is a brief station stop scheduled for Cutbank. The passengers will unload at Glacier Park. The traffic today is light but the schedule is tight. By Richard Shirey (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 9 KB)
Heavy Fuel Train - Take the heavy fuel train from Whitefish to Kalispell. A cut engine will take over the fuel cars at Kalispell. Then take some cars with you back again to Whitefish. Expect some work and problems on your journey. Shell Tanker required - can be found in MSTS Freight category. By Frank Petersen (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 7KB)
Holiday 142 - Take ATK 142 with a 12-car consist and 2 HHL engines from Washington to Philadelphia. Extended loading times and the long consist make this a hard activity, because you're running on the regular schedule. You must first install the Conrail GP-38, 9576 switcher, and freight cars for this activity. By Derek (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 13 KB)
Home James - Afternoon Delight - The run covers the entire Tokyo-Hakone route. You're placed in the cab just after you've left Hakone. You are in control of a 7000 LSE holidaymaker special. You only have a few stops to make on route, but local commuter traffic is heavy, especially when you approach Tokyo. If you are on time when you reach Sagami, you'll only be 15 minutes or so behind a local all-stations stopper - so be prepared to catch it up. By Keith Hazelton (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 26 KB)
Icy Rails - Run the AMD103 from Innsbruck to St. Anton with the Orient Express passenger cars. Duration 1 hour. By Henrik Fredborg (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 16 KB)
Just Drive Around Activity - You are to just drive around in Marias Pass. There is a lot of consists in Whitefish, but nowhere else. All of the consists in Whitefish should be the original ones included in MSTS. By Patrick Kortendick (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 11 KB)
Kalispell Local Activity - You have been called at 8:00 AM for the Kalispell Local, Extra 2081. Your train is at the Kalispell Yard, two empty gons and a single GP38-2 number 2081. The dispatcher has granted you a clear block from Kalispell to Columbia Falls. There are no other trains on the branch today and all of your pickups and setout will be on trailing point sidings. By Richard Shirey (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 6 KB)
Late Again - Drive an underpowered 14 car commuter train from Philly to Washington, stopping at all stations and contending with unseen traffic. By Ron Bone (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 14 KB)
Local Freight to Conkelley (JonLocal1) - Includes required Shell Oil Tanker (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 493 KB)
Long Drive - There are 3 freight trains placed ahead of your train which is an Acela Express leaving Washington at 13:00. You head nort east behind these three freights. The amount of hassels they cause you depends entirely on how you drive. Sit at Washington for a couple of minutes before departing and the whole scenario changes. By Ron Bone (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 14 KB)
Mail Train - Drive the night mail train with Henry the Green Engine in this Thomas the Tank Engine activity (Requires the Henry and Thomas steam locomotives available on this); by Mike Karlik (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 5 KB)
Marias Pass Steam Local - WWII steam and ealy diesel traffic with old-fashioned consists, from Whitefish to Essex; requires many additional add-ons as listed in the readme file; by Jasper Burmester (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 13 KB)
Marias Pass Steam Local 2 - WWII steam and ealy diesel traffic with old-fashioned consists, return trip from Essex to Whitifish; requires many additional add-ons as listed in the readme file; by Jasper Burmester (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 15 KB)
Modern England Cardiff Passenger Activity - Freight activity for the add-on route by James Hunt available on this site; requires many additional locomotives and rolling stock; by Norman Walker (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 26 KB)
Modern England Chemical Freight Activity - Freight activity for the add-on route by James Hunt available on this site; requires many additional locomotives and rolling stock; by Norman Walker (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 14 KB)
Modern England Passenger Activity - Passenger activity for the add-on route by James Hunt available on this site; requires many additional locomotives and rolling stock; by Norman Walker (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 171 KB)
Moonstruck - Drive Metroliner 201 from Philadelphia to Washington using the real timetable and additional trainsets discussed in the enclosed readme file. (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 12 KB)
Morning Run - Make a train in the Washington yards, and then start an early morning commuter run to Baltimore. Difficulty: Medium. Time to Complete: 48 mins. (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 22 KB)
Mountain Run - This freight activitiy is a run through the mountains from Java West To Glacier Park with a little twist. No traffic, but great scenery. By Dave (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 131 KB)
Mountain Steamer Activities - Three activities for the default Marias Pass route; requires the Baldwin Pacific #2479 4-6-2 by John Fowlis available on this site. By Tom Clemens (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 26 KB)
NEC Delay Day - The Northeast Corridor is suffering from majors delays due to several failed signals. You will notice several Amtrak trains in sidings along the route; they have been moved over to allow you and faster express trains through. Your job is take the Amtrak Local Relief to Baltimore in an HHP-8. Difficulty: Medium. Time to Complete: 2:10. By Darren Mann (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 577 KB)
New World - From Ottawa to London with two F7A Erie Lackawanna and six Erie Lackawanna wagons. You will drive from one end to the other, stopping at all stations. By Ingvar Toren (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 5 KB)
Night Owl - A Northeast Corridor activity based on the real schedule of Amtrak's Twilight Shoreliner. Covers the entire route from Philadelphia to Washington. Uses an HHP-8 locomotive with the standard Acela Regional coaches. By Andy Pratt (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 15 KB)
Northeast Corridor - Philadelphia-Washington #01 - This activity will take you from Philadelphia to Washington and every station in between. There are no obstacles, per say; but there is other traffic. If you do not follow your timetable you will run into 'yellows'. Difficulty: Medium. Length: 2hr 20min. By Bob Artim (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 13 KB)
Northeast Corridor Coal - You are the engineer of a unit coal train from Philadelphia to New Carrollton in dense traffic. Requires additional add-ons as listed in the included readme file. By Jasper Burmester (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 56 KB)
NS Thoroughbred Direct Service (July 25 fix) - Run a NS Intermodal from DC to Philly. You are the engineer on an NS intermodal train on the NEC under the agreement between NS and Amtrak. You speed limit is 70 mph except for restrictions. The NEC is very busy so expect delays. Difficulty: Easy. Estimated time to complete: 2 hours. (Requires installation of Norfolk Southern Dash 9 by Ken Boudreaux & Conrail GP38-2 by Craig Potts) By Bob Pickering (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 77 KB)
NS Train 13G - Run NS Train 13G, a mixed freight, from the Delmarva Branch to the NS Port Road line at Perryville (Requires the Norfolk Southern Dash 9 By Ken Boudreaux, available on this site); by Bob Pickering (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 24 KB)
NS Train 24M - Run a NS Train 24M from the NS main at Perryville to Baltimore (Requires the Norfolk Southern Dash 9 By Ken Boudreaux, available on this site); by Bob Pickering (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 46 KB)
NS Train 24V - Run NS Train 24V, consisting of UPS trailers, from the NS yards at Baltimore to the NS line at Perryville (Requires the Norfolk Southern Dash 9 By Ken Boudreaux, available on this site); by Bob Pickering (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 38 KB)
NS Train 44A - You are the engineer of autorack train 44A from Edgemoor Yard in Wilmington to Philly (Requires the Norfolk Southern Dash SD50 By Ken Boudreaux, Conrail GP38 By Craig Potts, and Conrail SD50 by Del Ray Bascom, all available on this site); by Bob Pickering (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 52 KB)
NS Train 46K - Run NS Train 46K, an autorack train, from the NS Port Road line at Perryville to Edgemoor Yard in Wilmington. By Bob Pickering (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 32 KB)
NS Train 566 - You are the engineer of NS train #566, a train consisting of coal loads from the NS Main at Perryville to the Delmarva. Requires additional add-ons listed in the readme file. By Bob Pickering (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 25 KB)
NYC Freight - In this activity it's early fall and the local railroad historical preservation society would like to run a steam excursion over Marias Pass. The club got the Empire State Express on loan from a museum on the East Coast. Requires the Empire State Express Steam Locomotive available on this site. By Joe Molesky (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 10 KB)
Old Versus The New - Casey Jonz in the Flying Scotsman and Speedy Gonsalz in the Acela HHP-8 race to Washington. By Barry Bilewitz (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 8 KB)
Orient Express Slip Car, Version 1 - Run the Orient Express on the Marias Pass with the power of Dash9 diesels. This is a short run between Conkelly and Whitefish, approx. 40 minutes. By Parul Jain (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 26 KB)
Ottawa to London Local - Passenger train making all stops along the way; requires the New World route created by James Hunt and available on this site; by Tony Catania (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 12 KB)
Penn Central Commuter Run - In this activity it's spring in 1969 on the NEC. Today you're the lucky driver of two junk Penn Central F7a's with 5 coaches. Traffic is busy today so you'll most likely be delayed. However, if you keep at legal speeds you should be ok. Requires several additional add-ons as detailed in the included readme file. By Joe Molesky (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 101 KB)
Philadelphia to Washington at Night - 1hr 25min trip using the TGV Thalys available for download on this site; by Georges Haendle
Pick 'Em Up - One hour freight run from Kalispell to Whitefish. You need to pick up 32 cars (3 Oil and 29 Logging Cars) from various points along the Kalispell branch. Keep and eye out for speed reductions and deer. There is no traffic and it is getting dark. It is a heavy train and the 2 Geeps are just enough power. Difficulty: Easy. By William J. Laukaitis (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 14 KB)
PO&N Copper Train Activity - Take a train of mostly empty hoppers upgrade to the copper mine at Xacto Canyon, make various set-outs and pick ups, then bring hoppers of copper ore down to Newcastle Yard. Requires PO&N v4 add-on route and other additional add-ons listed in readme file. By Longhairedwizard (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 26 KB)
Pool Freight - Take a heavy, underpowered pool freight from Whitefish to Shelby. Pick up and set out helpers on the way. You will meet a variety of trains on your trip. All consists are made up of original MSTS cars and locos. Difficulty Level: Hard. By Bob Lloyd (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 18 KB)
Power Failure - A severe winter thunderstorm broke out over the line, knocking out power and forcing the use of diesel power. Requires the Class 153 locomotive available on this site. By Martin Hodgson (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 140 KB)
Racing Legendz II - Casey Jonz and Speedy Gonsalz dice to the top of Marias Pass. By Barry Bilewitz (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 3 KB)
Rainy Day Haul - Drive the Acela Express, making limited stops, from Philidelphia to Baltimore. Includes Easy and Hard versions (different timetables) for engineers of various skill levels. By David Chapman (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 20 KB)
Random Activity Generator for PO&N - Random switching work order generator with a random list of cars, for the Port Ogden & Northern add-on route available from this site. By U.K. Milde (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 361 KB)
Re5237 Regionaltog - Drive a Danish commuter train (using the Kiha 31) through the lovely countryside of northern Jylland. Requires additional downloads as explained in the readme file. By Markus Freytag (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 7 KB)
Regionalbahn v0.1 (beta test) - Drive the V-200 on the Hisatsu Line. By Stephan Koch (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 5 KB)
Relief Train - This activity takes you from Washington to Philadelphia. You drive a passenger relief train that is leaving shortly after the regularly scheduled one. Try to keep the delay under 30 minutes. (APK file only, no readme included) By Andreas Baum (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 11 KB)
Rescue Activity - Take your consist from Whitefish to Conkelly. There is traffic on the maintrack and a local operating at Columbia Falls. (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 7 KB)
Rescue Activity 2 - Your assistance is needed to take a train from Columbia Falls to Whitefish Wrecker. Dispatch will give you a free track (as much as possible). (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 11 KB)
Road Freight, Second Section - The morning road freight was too long to make it over the pass, so the Whitefish trainmaster has called you for the second section. There are a couple of setouts along the way from Whitefish to Shelby. All default engines and cars. About 4:30 to complete full run. By Kent Weissinger (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 29 KB)
Intel graphics core 2 duo e8400 driver. Rocket Travel - Take the Stephenson Rocket on a trip from Baltimore to BWI Station. Requires installation of the Stephenson Rocket, available on this site. By Morten Pedersen (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 5 KB)
Royal Run - You have been asked to the drive the Royal Train from Carlisle to Garsdale in the Flying Scotsman. You are going to need all your steam driving skills to get the royals there on time! Difiiculty: Medium. Time to Complete: 56 mins. By Darren Mann (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 619 KB)
S&C Fiction - Completely fictitious scenario, just to use some motive power and rolling stock you would never see on the Settle & Carlisle. Requires Frosties Boxcar (included with activity). (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 661 KB)
Septa R2 Train #0265 - Based on the schedule of the Septa R2 route from Philadelphia to Wilmington. By Wayne Kuzara (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 6 KB)
Settle & Carlisle DMU Local Service - This activity is designed to depict a British Rail, Diesel Multiple Unit service of the late 1950`s. Obviously Japanese rolling stock isn`t authentic, but the running sounds and operational characteristics of the KIHA31 are very similar to BR first generation DMUs. I have included AI trains and static rolling stock for scenery. (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 11 KB)
Settle and Carlisle Class 47 Summer Holidays - Drive a Class 47 to Carlisle enjoying the sights and sounds of the English countryside and summer sun. By Paul Keen (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 10 KB)
Settle and Carlisle Freight Activity - Requires additional add-ons as listed in the included readme file; by Norman Walker (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 9 KB)
Settle to Carlisle Limited Express - You will probably need to refill the tender to complete the run but otherwise it is straightforward and a good way for beginners to get the feel for operating at speed with only a few stops. There is lots of opposing traffic for railfans. By Rob Easterday (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 14 KB)
Shinjuku to Hakone - 1hr 8min activity; by Georges Haendle
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Stop the Runaway - Try to stop the freight cars from crashing when a set of runnaway freight cars goes roaring past you down the railway. By Drew Hosick (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 22 KB)
Summer Express - Northeast Corridor (NEC) activity. By Jeff Wilson (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 10 KB)
Summit Delight - Using your two GP38-2's, bring down a mixed train accross Marias Pass. Difficulty: Medium. Length: 1:30 hours. By Andy Rojas (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 9 KB)
Sunrise Assembly: A Freight Yard Activity - Use a GP38-2 to assemble a train of tank cars and empty flats at Whitefish Yard. Length: 20 minutes. By Tim Mammelli (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 17 KB)
Sunset Limited - by J. Crosby (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 8 KB)
Swiss Lines Special Edition - Five activities for the Swiss Lines add-on route by SpeedCom, available on this site. By SpeedCom (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 1334 KB)
Thalys Morning Run - This is a passenger activity from Washington to Philadelphia. The schedule is very tight. After BWI you have a reduced speed zone and ride the yellows. Push the train alsmost to the speed limit to make it on time. Try not to get any penalty breaks or you will be arriving late at your destination. Requires installation of the Burlington Northern F7A Demo, Thalys TGV, NS Regiorunner, and NS Koploper. By C.J. de Bruin (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 18 KB)
The Race - See if you can beat the other Flying Scotsman train in this short but fun activity. By Tom Fiset (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 8 KB)
This Is Show Business - Your mission is to take a bunch of railroad tycoons for a smooth ride along the NEC. A lot of traffic (from the real-life schedule) is operating as well as some freight trains. Requires the Thalys electric locomotive available on this site. By Haraldh Fahlberg (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 17 KB)
Thomas the Tank Engine Activity - Drive Thomas the Tank Engine from Settle to Carlisle with a freight train (Requires Thomas the Tank, Gordon, and Henry steam locomotives available on this site); by Mike Karlik (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 10 KB)
Tokyo Commuter - Easy (but long) commuter run in the Odakyu 2000 from Tokyo to Hakone; not intended to be realistic. By David Chapman (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 28 KB)
Train #178 - Practice your driving skills with Acela Regional Train #178 from Washington to Philly. By NEC Track Team (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 628 KB)
Train Transport to Kalispell - You are driving to the great train-show in Kalispell with a F-7 Unit A. You have only one hour to get there! (Readme file is in German) By Stephan Koch (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 59 KB)
Transport In Maria - A challenge where you must pick up cars at different locations from Kalispell, drop some cars at West Columbia Falls, and then take the rest of the cars to Whitefish. There is a local train ahead; you have to wait for the green signal in West Columbia Falls. Difficulty: Easy. Time to Complete: 60 mins. By Tom Kristoffersen (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 7 KB)
Tyne to Cardiff - Passenger activity for the Modern England add-on route by James Hunt, available on this site. An easy run from Tyne to Cardiff with other traffic on the line. By Alan Salmon (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 39 KB)
Washington Express - Requires the Eurostar, Dutch NS1200, and the ICE sets available on this site. By Ken Austin (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 96 KB)
WB Pig Train v2 - Run a hot hot pig train from Shelby to Whitefish with AI traffic and lots of operating challenges. All default engines and cars. Routes player train over south track and should avoid coupler breaks. About 4:30 to complete full run. By Kent Weissinger (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 43 KB)
Whitefish Local 2081 Episode 1 - A yard and local activity between Whitefish and Cumberland Falls. You build and deliver a consist to Cumberland Falls, then return a different consist to Whitefish. The activity uses all MSTS default equipment and takes approximately 1 hour to complete. By Dave Street (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 26 KB)
Whitefish Local 2081 Episode 2 - Whitefish Local 2081 is back at work with several drops at West Columbia Falls and Columbia Falls. There are also plans to rescue that disabled train blocking the Main Line in Columbia Falls. Uses all MSTS default equipment and takes a little over 1 hour to complete. By Dave Street (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 30 KB)
Whitefish Local Activities 1 & 2 - These are the first two activities in what will be a series of local moves out of Whitefish Yard. By Rob Easterday (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 20 KB)
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Whitefish Local Activities 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 - Five-activity series of local moves out of Whitefish Yard. By Rob Easterday (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 320 KB)
Whitefish Local Activities 3 & 4 (The Essex Turn) - Two activities from a series of local moves out of Whitefish Yard. By Rob Easterday (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 103 KB)
Whitefish to Shelby - Five-part activity for Marias Pass. Build a 55 car train and run it from Whitefish to Shelby. By P.C. Wise (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 110 KB)
Winter Crisis - Fictional scenario on the Settle to Carlisle line. You run a fuel train in the height of another fuel crisis in the middle of winter. Requires the Norfolk Southern Dash 9 by Ken Boudreaux, available on this site. By Graham Wilman (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 5 KB)
Winter Express - Ride from Batlimore to Washington with as much additional traffic as the system will permit. Look out for static rolling stock on the way. You should have little trouble with signals, as this activity has been to designed as a visual ride at high speed although a number of track restrictions do exist. Requires the Eurostar, ICE-1, BR103, The Sprinter, The NS1200, The Thalys, and the SJ Litta downloads all available here. By Ken Austin (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 209 KB)
Winter Storm Warning - Based on actual Amtrak operations during severe winter weather. Operate an Amtrak train from Philadelphia to Washington during the start of a major winter storm. Can you stay on schedule? By Bob Pickering (RailServe.com MSTS Download - File size: 92 KB)Related RailServe.com Categories Search 19,000+ sites in all 180 categories! |
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Microsoft Train Simulator | |
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Developer(s) | Kuju Entertainment |
Publisher(s) | Microsoft |
Director(s) | Paul Chamberlain |
Designer(s) | Phil Marley |
Programmer(s) | Rhona Robson |
Artist(s) | Dan Frith Tony Zottola |
Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows (95, 98, 2000, ME, XP) |
Release | May 2001 |
Genre(s) | Simulation |
Mode(s) | Single player |
Microsoft Train Simulator (abbreviated to MSTS) is a train simulator for Microsoft Windows, released in May 2001 and developed by UK-based Kuju Entertainment.[1] It sold one million units worldwide by 2005.
- 1Features
- 4Reception
Features[edit]
The simulation allows players to operate a train on various routes in Europe, Asia, and North America. Players need to stop and start the train, couple wagons, using the computer mouse, keyboard or a hardware addition such as Raildriver to operate the controls. Sound effects are enabled.[2]
Routes[edit]
The original game featured six routes: (four in 1,435 Gauge and two in 1,067 Gauge)
Route name | Image | Featured trains | AI Featured trains | Featured Loco | AI Featured Loco | Rolling Stock | AI Rolling Stock | Terminal stations | Gauge | miles | km | Set in | Co | Notes |
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Hisatsu Line | JR Kyushu | JR Kyushu | KiHa 31 | KiHa 140 | N/A | N/A | Yatsushiro to Yoshimatsu via Hitoyoshi | 1,067mm | 53 | 85 | 2000 2001 | N/A | ||
Innsbruck - St. Anton | Orient Express | ÖBB | Gölsdorf 380 | Gölsdorf 310 | Orient Express Coaches | ÖBB Corridor | Innsbruck to St. Anton via Imst-Pizatal | 1,435mm | 63 | 101 | 1930s | N/A | ||
Marias Pass | BNSF | Amtrak Empire Builder | Dash 9 GP38-2 SD40-2 (1.2) | Genesis SD40 | BNSF Freight Cars BN Caboose Car (1.2) | Shelby to Whitefish, including Kalispell branchline | 1,435mm | N/A | N/A | 2000 2001 | N/A | |||
Northeast Corridor | Amtrak Acela Express Acela Regional | Amtrak | Acela Express Acela HHP-8 | Genesis Metroliner | AmfleetPhase III SuperlinerPhase IV | Philadelphia to Washington via Baltimore | 1,435mm | 133 | 214 | 2000 2001 | N/A | |||
Settle & Carlisle Line | LNER British Rail (1.2) | LMS GWR | Flying Scotsman BR Class 50 (1.2) | Royal Scot Pendennis Castle | LNER Corridor BR MK1 (1.2) | LMS Corridor GWR Corridor | Settle to Carlisle via Appleby | 1,435mm | N/A | N/A | 1920s 1930s 1980s (1.2) | N/A | ||
Tokyo - Hakone | Odakyu Electric Railway | Odakyu Electric Railway | Odakyu 7000 series LSE Odakyu 2000 series | Odakyu 30000 series EXE | N/A | N/A | Shinjuku to Hakone-Yumoto via Ebina and Odawara | 1,067mm | 55 | 88 | 2000 2001 | Shinjuka Odakya Underground Platforms never modelled, Track ends short where dive-down tunnels should be |
Included with the game is the Editors & Tools program, which allows the user to build custom routes, create activities for any route, create custom consists, create custom cabviews or edit the default ones.
Locomotives (1.0/1.2)[edit]
The 1.0 base package contains 9 drivable locomotives and multiple units plus 8 AI locomotives/multiple units (AI units cannot be operated by the player without modification).
Train | Image | Ingame number | Type | Gauge | mph | km/h | Built | Co | Route | Livery(s) | 1.0 | 1.2 | Player drivable | Notes |
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Flying Scotsman | 4472 Flying Scotsman | Steam | 1,435mm | 100 | 160 | 1923 | Settle & Carlisle Line | LNER Green | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | ||
Royal Scot | 6100 Royal Scot | Steam | 1,435mm | 90 | 145 | 1927 | Settle & Carlisle Line | LMS Red | Yes | Yes | No | Utilized in a major role in one activity (Royal Scot Rescue) | ||
Pendennis Castle | N/A | Steam | 1,435mm | 75 | 120 | 1924 | Settle & Carlisle Line | GWR Green | Yes | Yes | No | N/A | ||
BR Class 50 | 50015 Valiant | Diesel | 1,435mm | 100 | 160 | 1967 | Settle & Carlisle Line | BR Blue Yellow Ends | No | Yes | Yes | N/A | ||
Gölsdorf 310 | 310.23 | Steam | 1,435mm | N/A | N/A | N/A | Innsbruck - St. Anton | OBB Black | Yes | Yes | No | N/A | ||
Gölsdorf 380 | N/A | 380.119 | Steam | 1,435mm | 43 | 60 | 1911 | Innsbruck - St. Anton | OBB Black | Yes | Yes | Yes | Cabview comes from Gölsdorf 180 steam locomotive | |
Dash 9 | 4723 | Diesel | 1,435mm | 70 | 112 | 1993 | Marias Pass | BNSF Heritage II | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | ||
Genesis | 705 | Diesel | 1,435mm | 100 | 160 | 1994 | Marias Pass Northeast Corridor | Amtrak Phase III | Yes | Yes | No | Classified as Electric in the game's consist editor | ||
GP38-2 | 2081 | Diesel | 1,435mm | 70 | 112 | 1972 | Marias Pass | BNSF Heritage I | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | ||
SD40 | 7171 | Diesel | 1,435mm | 83 | 134 | 1966 | Marias Pass | BNSF Heritage I | Yes | Yes | No | N/A | ||
SD40-2 | 8010 | Diesel | 1,435mm | 70 | 112 | 1978 | Marias Pass | BNSF Heritage I | No | Yes | Yes | N/A | ||
Acela Express | 2001 | Electric | 1,435mm | 150 | 240 | 1998 | Northeast Corridor | Amtrak Phase V | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | ||
Acela HHP-8 | 651 | Electric | 1,435mm | 135 | 217 | 1999 | Northeast Corridor | Amtrak Phase V | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | ||
Metroliner | 620 | Electric | 1,435mm | 90 | 145 | 1972 | Northeast Corridor | Amtrak Phase III | Yes | Yes | No | Uses Odakyu 2000 series sounds | ||
KiHa 31 | KiHa 31-12 | DMU | 1,067mm | 60 | 95 | 1986 | Hisatsu Line | JR Kyushu Sliver & Blue | Yes | Yes | Yes | Red interior (Blue interior in passenger view) | ||
KiHa 31 Isaburo Shinpei | KiHa 31-12 | DMU | 1,067mm | 60 | 95 | 1986 | Hisatsu Line | JR Kyushu Sliver & Blue | Yes | Yes | Yes | Blue interior (Red interior in passenger view) Has headboards on its front and rear stating that it is the Isaburo Shinpei sightseeing train. | ||
KiHa 140 | N/A | DMU | 1,067mm | N/A | N/A | 1977 | Hisatsu Line | JR Kyushu White & Dark Blue | Yes | Yes | No | N/A | ||
Odakyu 7000 series LSE | N/A | EMU | 1,067mm | 70 | 110 | 1980 | Tokyo - Hakone | Odakyu Electric Railway Wine Red & White | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | ||
Odakyu 2000 series | N/A | EMU | 1,067mm | 60 | 100 | 1995 | Tokyo - Hakone | Odakyu Electric Railway Sliver & Blue | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | ||
Odakyu 30000 series EXE | N/A | EMU | 1,067mm | 75 | 120 | 1996 | Tokyo - Hakone | Odakyu Electric Railway Sliver | Yes | Yes | No | Centre gangwayed cab cars never modeled. Uses end car 1 and 10 cabs instead. |
Large amounts of post-release DLC was also distributed, providing routes, locomotives, wagons and sessions.
Wagons (1.0/1.2)[edit]
The 1.0 base package contains 7 Passenger Car Types plus Various BNSF Freight Cars.
Wagon | Image | Ingame number | Type | Gauge | mph | km/h | Built | Co | Route | Livery(s) | 1.0 | 1.2 | Internal passenger view | Notes |
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LNER Corridor | N/A | Passenger Car | 1,435mm | N/A | N/A | N/A | Settle & Carlisle Line | LNER Brown | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | ||
LMS Corridor | N/A | N/A | Passenger Car | 1,435mm | N/A | N/A | N/A | Settle & Carlisle Line | LMS Red | Yes | Yes | No | N/A | |
GWR Corridor | N/A | Passenger Car | 1,435mm | N/A | N/A | N/A | Settle & Carlisle Line | GWR Brown | Yes | Yes | No | N/A | ||
BR MK1 | N/A | Passenger Car | 1,435mm | 100 | 160 | 1951 | Settle & Carlisle Line | BR Blue & Grey | No | Yes | Yes | N/A | ||
Orient Express Coaches | N/A | Passenger Car | 1,435mm | N/A | N/A | 1910 | Innsbruck - St. Anton | Dark Blue & Yellow | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | ||
OBB Corridor | N/A | N/A | Passenger Car | 1,435mm | N/A | N/A | N/A | Innsbruck - St. Anton | OBB Orange | Yes | Yes | No | N/A | |
Amfleet | N/A | Passenger Car | 1,435mm | 125 | 200 | 1975 | Northeast Corridor | Amtrak Capstone Phase III | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | ||
Superliner | N/A | Passenger Car | 1,435mm | 100 | 160 | 1994 | Northeast Corridor Marias Pass | Amtrak Phase IV | Yes | Yes | No | N/A | ||
BNSF Freight Cars | N/A | N/A | Freight Car | 1,435mm | 70 | 112 | N/A | Marias Pass | N/A | Yes | Yes | No | N/A | |
BN Caboose Car | N/A | Freight Car | 1,435mm | 70 | 112 | N/A | Marias Pass | Burlington Northern Green | No | Yes | Yes | N/A |
Large amounts of post-release DLC was also distributed, providing routes, locomotives, wagons and sessions.
Gameplay issues[edit]
The original version contained many bugs. For example, the 'front coupling bug', where the locomotive's front coupler would not work, the 'white void bug', where the route scenery disappears, leaving a white void, and the 'end-of-the-line bug', where the locomotive, if it crashes through the last buffers on the route, would fall into an empty void. There are also issues with the signalling and AI dispatching.
The game is also notoriously unstable, with unusually high tendencies to hang or crash without reason, and display error messages incorrectly and/or at the wrong times. In many instances, out-of-place error messages, usually for missing files, will cause a crash at the wrong time. MSTS 1.2 addressed some of these issues.[3]
Updates[edit]
Version 1.2 added new items such as British and American rolling stock, namely the British Rail Class 50, British Rail Mark 1 Coaches, EMD SD40-2 and general US freight cars, along with two new activities each for the SD40-2 and Class 50.[when?][citation needed]
Reception[edit]
Sales[edit]
Train Simulator achieved domestic sales of 191,952 units by the end of 2001, which drew revenues of $8.7 million.[4] These numbers rose to 330,000 copies ($11.6 million) in the United States alone by August 2006. At the time, this led Edge to rank it as the country's 54th-best-selling computer game released since January 2000.[5]
Internationally, Train Simulator received a 'Silver' sales award from the Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association (ELSPA),[6] indicating sales of at least 100,000 copies in the United Kingdom.[7] In the German market, the Verband der Unterhaltungssoftware Deutschland (VUD) presented it with a 'Gold' certification in early 2003,[8] for sales of at least 100,000 units across Germany, Austria and Switzerland.[9]
Train Simulator ultimately sold one million units by 2005,[10] and is, despite its age, still very popular and has a large, active community.[11]
Reviews and awards[edit]
The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences nominated Microsoft Train Simulator for its 2001 ' Computer Simulation Game of the Year' award,[12] which ultimately went to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002.[13]
Mods[edit]
The game features mod support as routes, trains, cargoes, scenery, etc. are abundant in the game. The installment of the mods is somewhat tricky since they have to be loaded into set files like Routes for Routes and Trainset for Trains, rollingstock, consists, etc. Over 1,000 mods were created for the game and are mostly hosted on community sites such as trainsim.com, uktrainsim.com and elvastower.com, to name a few.[14] Additionally, MSTS BIN, a community mod that aimed to add features and fix old MSTS bugs has since been released.[15]
Microsoft Train Simulator Amtrak Ride
Cancelled sequel[edit]
On May 7, 2003, Microsoft announced that it would be developing a sequel called Microsoft Train Simulator 2[16] and it was first demoed to the public at E3 on May 15.[17] Seemingly its main improvements were the addition of people to the game (e.g. passengers waiting at the stations, people operating the new locomotive roster, etc.), more realistic crashes and other accidents, and turntables. It was being developed by Kuju Entertainment, the original MSTS creators. Despite restructuring efforts at Kuju, the project was however handed over to Microsoft Game Studios on August 18, 2003.[18]
This project was ultimately halted, as the following statement on April 24, 2004 from Microsoft confirmed:
Microsoft Game Studios has halted the Windows-based game 'Train Simulator 2.0.' The decision to halt 'Train Simulator 2.0' was made some time ago and was based on a long, hard and difficult look at our business objectives and product offerings. We remain focused on the simulations category with successful, platform-driving franchises such as 'Microsoft Flight Simulator.'[19]
On January 19, 2007, Microsoft announced the relaunch of the Microsoft Train Simulator project. This time the game was being made in-house by Aces Game Studio (Microsoft Game Studios) known for its long line of Microsoft Flight Simulators, as a part of the 'Games for Windows' initiative. The game would have used the Microsoft Flight Simulator X graphics engine and it was planned to be compatible with both Windows Vista and Windows XP. A post on 'The Little Wheel Goes in Back' blog, written by one of the developers, on August 23, 2007 suggested the working title was 'Train Simulator 2'.[20]
On January 23, 2009, Microsoft announced that it was permanently closing Aces Game Studios, the internal development studio responsible for the Microsoft Flight Simulator series and the development of Microsoft Train Simulator 2. As a result, all future development on Train Simulator 2 (which was entering the final stages of development at the time of the closure) was immediately halted, marking the second time that the project was terminated. While Microsoft stated that 'they are committed to both the Flight Simulator and Train Simulator brands', it is unknown if the Train Simulator 2 project will ever be resurrected and completed sometime in the future. However, considering the fact that they discontinued support for Windows XP in 2014 and Windows Vista in 2017 (the two operating systems the second attempt was to be compatible with), as well as the Games for Windows initiative discontinued in 2013, it seems unlikely.
Many former employees of Aces Game Studios went on to join Cascade Game Foundry, a new company that was itself founded by two Aces alumni. Cascade Game Foundry focuses on developing entertainment simulations.[21]
Open Rails[edit]
Open Rails is an open-sourcefreeware project launched, developed, maintained and nurtured by a team of volunteers and licensed under GPL.[22]Its project summary states the following:[23]
Open Rails is a train simulator that supports the world's largest range of digital content.
Accurate behaviour for steam, diesel and electric traction including trains with multiple locos.
Signals which correctly protect the train and permit complex timetabled operations.
Multi-user mode in which any timetabled train can be driven in person or by computer.
Accurate behaviour for steam, diesel and electric traction including trains with multiple locos.
Signals which correctly protect the train and permit complex timetabled operations.
Multi-user mode in which any timetabled train can be driven in person or by computer.
Key technical objectives are to be backward compatible with as well as extend all MSTS content.[24] It adds new features such as improved multiplayer and mouse controls along with a newer engine that has better graphics and more realistic physics than MSTS.[25] It is optimised to be able to take advantage of the features of newer CPUs, and can support more detailed models.
Open Rails 1.3.1 was released in 18 December 2018.[26]
See also[edit]
- Train simulator – reference article to other train simulator products.
- Other games from the Simulator series:
References[edit]
- ^'Train Simulator - PC'. Retrieved January 10, 2018 – via Amazon.
- ^Marchelletta, Courtney. 'Fuill Product Review Microsoft Train Simulator'. About.com. Retrieved January 20, 2009.
- ^'Train Simulator Add-on page'. Archived from the original on July 13, 2011. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
- ^Bradshaw, Lucy (January 31, 2002). 'Markle Forum on Children and Media'(PDF). New York University. Archived(PDF) from the original on June 19, 2004.
- ^Edge Staff (August 25, 2006). 'The Top 100 PC Games of the 21st Century'. Edge. Archived from the original on October 17, 2012.
- ^'ELSPA Sales Awards: Silver'. Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association. Archived from the original on February 21, 2009.
- ^Caoili, Eric (November 26, 2008). 'ELSPA: Wii Fit, Mario Kart Reach Diamond Status In UK'. Gamasutra. Archived from the original on September 18, 2017.
- ^'VUD-SALES-AWARDS Januar 2003'. Verband der Unterhaltungssoftware Deutschland. January 2003. Archived from the original on April 22, 2003. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
- ^Horn, Andre (January 14, 2004). 'VUD-Gold-Awards 2003'. GamePro Germany. Archived from the original on July 18, 2018.
- ^Stuart, Keith (June 24, 2005). 'EA takes the train'. The Guardian. Archived from the original on October 5, 2015.
- ^Hilliard, Kyle (September 6, 2014). 'Gears Of War's Rod Fergusson On the Franchise's Past And His Optimism For The Future'. Game Informer. GameStop. Retrieved September 7, 2014.
- ^'Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences Announces Finalists for the 5th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards' (Press release). Los Angeles: Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. February 5, 2002. Archived from the original on June 2, 2002.
- ^'Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences Announces Recipients of Fifth Annual Interactive Achievement Awards' (Press release). Las Vegas: Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. March 1, 2002. Archived from the original on March 6, 2002.
- ^http://www.trainsim.com/vbts/showthread.php?292660-MSTS-Add-On-Web-Sites Retrieved 27. March 2017
- ^'MSTS Bin - MS train simulator upgrade'. mstsbin.uktrainsim.com. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
- ^'Microsoft Train Simulator Review for PC'. GameFAQs. Retrieved January 20, 2009.
- ^'Train Simulator 2 Impressions – PC News at GameSpot'. uk.gamespot.com. Archived from the original on January 24, 2013. Retrieved January 20, 2009.
- ^'Microsoft takes over Train Sim 2 – PC News at GameSpot'. uk.gamespot.com. Archived from the original on January 23, 2013. Retrieved January 20, 2009.
- ^'Train Simulator 2 canceled – PC News at GameSpot'. uk.gamespot.com. Archived from the original on January 30, 2009. Retrieved January 20, 2009.
- ^'The Little Wheel Goes in Back : Guter Tag von Leipzig!'. blogs.msdn.com. Retrieved January 20, 2009.
- ^'The Simulation Game – games TM'. www.gamestm.co.uk. Retrieved April 2, 2012.
- ^'Discover - Open Rails'. Open Rails. Open Rails. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
- ^'The Open Rails Open Source Project'. Black Duck : Open HUB. Open Rails. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
- ^'Discover - Our Mission'. Open Rails. Open Rails. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
- ^'Learn - FAQ'. Open Rails. Open Rails. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
Why does my train operate differently in Open Rails?
- ^'Milestones: Open Rails'. Launchpad. Open Rails. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
Microsoft Train Simulator Amtrak Station
External links[edit]
- Official website at the Wayback Machine (archived June 10, 2004)
- Microsoft Train Simulator at Curlie
Microsoft Train Simulator Amtrak Map
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