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New Simulation Studio : New York Rail Company - Wants To Hear Your Thoughts
The newly formed New York Rail Company is asking trainsimmers to
participate in a survey to help them determine the company direction.
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Just Trains Releases A4 Pacific Class British Railways Add-on Pack
New from Just Trains is an expansion pack for their A4 Pacific Class add-on
for RailWorks and Rail Simulator, offering ten new liveries from the
British Rail era.
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The Return Of The Union Pacific Diesel Pack
Stream Lines Corp. is proud to announce the return of the previously
discontinued Union Pacific Engine pack. Included are six locomotives
(GP38-2, AC6000CW, C40-8, SD70M, SD70M [notch-nose] and SD90MAC) with
new cabviews and sounds. Final retail price is $17.99.
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Class 20 Collection On Sale
Just Trains' latest expansion for RailWorks and Rail Simulator features
several versions of the Class 20 locomotive, ranging from the 1950s to
the present.
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Stream Lines Releases UP EMD SD70M
Stream Lines is proud to announce the release of the Union Pacific EMD SD70M
"Notch Nose" Trainset for Microsoft Train Simulator.
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Upgrade To Railworks For Half Price At The FS Pilot Shop!
If you're a train simmer and still using Microsoft Train Simulator, it's
definitely time to upgrade to Railworks! With new and
improved graphics, routes and a thriving community of add-ons, this is the
new platform for the future of train simulation.
Email us
a digital photo of your Microsoft Train Sim box and/or disc and we'll
email you a special link to upgrade to Railworks for half price - just
$24.99! It's that easy!
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RailWorks Update (108.0a)
Announcing the launch of a new update for RailWorks.
The update is a follow on to the major "German release" last month
and tidies up a fiew corners.
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Stream Lines Releases CP GE ES44AC Trainset
Stream Lines is proud to announce the release of the Canadian Pacific GE
ES44AC Trainset for Microsoft Train Simulator. This product contains three
different ES44AC CP locomotives, as well as a high capacity aluminum coal
gondola with several road numbers. This package sells for $12.99, and may
be purchased online from Stream Lines. Visit
www.streamlines.ca
for more information.
Dash 9 Locomotive For RailWorks Released
A new official release for RailWorks is now available from Steam: The
BNSF Dash 9 add-on pack, the first dedicated US locomotive from rs.com
since the release of RailWorks.
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Programmers Wanted To Join The Open Rails Team
The Open Rails team is looking for additional volunteer programmers who
can help in the development of the Open Rails train simulator project.
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Public Release Of The Open Rails Software
The Open Rails team is pleased to announce the next public
demonstration of the updated Open Rails software. This version includes
highly detailed daytime and nighttime skies, rain, and snow along with other
environmental features, updated authentic steam locomotive physics, and
other enhancements
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Single Login To TrainSim.Com Now Complete
In an evolving effort to improve this site for our users, we have
made some significant changes. This change converts
our site to single sign-on. That means that all login, password,
registration, and account changes will work system wide, instead of
requiring a separate login for the file library and for the forums.
You only need one username and password for the entire
TrainSim.Com site. This effort required a major change to some of our
software. Unfortunately, this will require a new
registration for some of our users. We attempted to keep as many
accounts as possible. Because of their contributions, First Class Member
accounts will keep their current TrainSim.Com file library user names.
Forum members whose username does not conflict, and whose email is correct
received an email with a new password for logging in. It may be
changed, but it is necessary to get started.
If you are having problems, before writing us try using the login
name / password lookup that is available from the "My Account" button at
the top of the page.
The German Update For RailWorks Now Released
Announcing the launch of a major new update for RailWorks.
The "German Update" is the first of three major updates happening over the
spring/summer season and it chiefly adds to
the existing German game features and assets as well as delivering a range
of universal improvements to the simulator.
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BLLW Debuts New Models for Rail Simulator / Railworks
After eight months of hard work, they're finally here: Broadway Limited
Locomotive Works is proud to debut the new Keystone Legends Series
Pennsylvania Railroad "H21a" Series Coal Hopper for Rail Simulator and
Railworks users.
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Trainz Simulator 2010 Now Available
Now available from the FS Pilot Shop is Trainz Simulator 2010:
Engineers Edition, the latest in the Trainz family of railroad
simulators. Included are a large collection of routes plus rolling
stock, tutorials, tools for creating your own railroads and much more.
[More...]
RailWorks DLC Releases
Two new releases for RailWorks include the ATSF War Bonnect F-unit
locomotives and the MJA Wago Pack.
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James Woodcock Interviews Alex Ford of JustTrains
Podcast #27 from James Woodcock features an interview with Alex Ford
of JustTrain regarding train simulation products. Hear the podcast
here.
A Day In The Life of a Fort Kent (USA) Engineer
Now available from All Aboard is A Day In The Life of a Fort Kent
Engineer, a collection of scenarios for the Fort Kent route that
continue as graduate level scenarios from where those released with the
route left off.
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Belanger Locomotive Works Presents The Rock Island Pack
Belanger Locomotive Works' Rock Island Pack features a large
collection of locomotives for Microsoft Train Simulator along with
hoppers and a caboose.
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3D Train Stuff - SP West Colton Route Released
3D Train Stuff announces the release of the SP West Colton route for
Microsoft Train Simulator. The project is all about the operations in and
around a huge classification yard.
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All Aboard - Fort Kent Route For Railworks Released
All Aboard's third release for Railworks is the Fort Kent to Eagle Lake
route, running 20 miles through northernmost Maine.
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German Railroads Announces Class 143 At Work
New from German Railroads is an add-on for RailWorks: Class 143 At
Work, featuring the class 143 and class 112 locomotives plus
regional carriages.
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Canadian National SD40-2 Available For RailWorks
An officially licensed Canadian National SD40-2 is now available as an
add-on for RailWorks. The pack includes the wide nose SD40-2,
several new pieces of rolling stock and five scenarios.
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TrainSkinner Announces New Site
Announcing a new site for simulator enthusiasts and railfans alike:
Hi Line Prints.com, where you can get high quality large-format prints of
your favorite screen shots and rail photos.
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Fort Kent To Eagle Lake Route Released
All Aboard has just released its long awaited Fort Kent To Eagle
Lake route for Railworks, featuring 19 milies of rural Maine
trackage.
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James Woodcock Announces RailWorks Train Simulator Podcast
Freelance journalist James Woodcock offers a podcast featuring an interview
with Paul Jackson, CEO of RailSimulator.com regarding the RailWorks
Train Simulator. Listen to it
here.
BLW And ZT Announce Central Vermont Set
Belanger Locomotive Works (BLW) and ZosaTrains (ZT) are proud to present
their Central Vermont Set, perfect for the Stowe Northern
Route recently released on TrainSim.Com. Included are a variety of
locomotives and rolling stock.
[More...]
Announcing Grand Truck Western Pack
New from Belanger Locomotive Works is The Grand Truck Western
Pack, which includes a variety of locomotives, cabooses and
other rolling stock.
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The OVS Goes Pro
The six year old OVSRails family of virtual railroads has watched the changing
hobby, and listened to the rail sim fans, and has Gone Pro. That is, added
virtual railroads that are now modeled after real railroads such as CSX
and Norfolk Southern.
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RailWorks Ultimate Train Simulator Now Available
For those awaiting a boxed version of RailWorks from a U.S.
source, the wait is now over. The FS Pilot Shop is the exclusive U.S.
distributor of this complete railroad simulator that offers eight routes,
thirteen different locomotives, a wide variety of rolling stock, ability
to create your own content, and much more.
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Just Trains Announces Releases of Trainz 2010
Just Trains is pleased to announce the release by download of Trainz
2010, the Engineer's Edition, which is very latest version of the
hugely popular standalone train sim from NeverFail. The Trainz series of
has now sold over a million copies and the latest version is set to break a
few more box office records.
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Just Trains Interviews Darren Porter
Darren Porter is the author of the RailWorks/Rail Simulator add-on
route "Newcastle to York Modern". Just Trains has now published an
interview of this designer.
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Announcing Open Rails
Open Rails (ORTS) is a project to build an all new railroad
simulator that is compatible with MSTS routes and vehicles, allowing the
reuse of many years of hard work by developers in an all new environment.
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City Bus Simulator 2010: New York Released
The world of vehicle simulators expands with the release of
City Bus Simulator 2010: New York. With this new sim you
take on the role of a New York City bus driver, dealing with the challenges
of heavy traffic in a highly detailed simulation of the big city. The M42
route travels 42nd Street and passes such landmarks as Times Square, the
Intrepid, Grand Central Terminal and much more.
[More...]
Just Trains Releases Class 60 & Freight Wagons
A new add-on for RailWorks and Rail Simulator has just been released by
Just Trains. It includes the Class 60 heavy hauler locomotive as well as
matching freight wagons.
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Announcing Tower Sim - MG Tower
Stream Lines Corp. is proud to announce the release of Tower Sim -
MG Tower, the first in a series covering the operations of
interlocking towers from around the globe. MG Tower is located along the
former Pennsylvania Railroad at Horseshoe Curve.
[More...]
Just Trains Releases Newcastle to York - Modern
Travel the modern East Coast Main Line from Newcastle to York in a high
quality 80-mile route expansion for RailWorks or Rail Simulator. This is
the same line as one of the default routes, but the default route is set
in the 1970's while this version brings it up to date.
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Britkits Expands Into Rail Simulator/RailWorks Add-ons
Britkits are well known for having providing repainting kits of
North American rolling stock to the MSTS community from the early days.
Recently it has branched into providing a similar service to Rail
Simulator / RailWorks users.
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Just Trains Opens Dedicated YouTube Channel
Trainsimmers can now view videos and learn more about Just Trains
products by using their new dedicated video channel on YouTube. To kick
things off, a new Tilting Voyager preview video has been included.
[More...]
Announcing Train Player 3.3
TrainPlayer Software announces the release of v3.3 of its line of model
railroad simulation products for Windows. Earlier versions allowed users
to construct working track plans and operate trains on them. This version
adds the "Scenery Toolkit," a set of tools and artwork for creating scenic
backdrops and constructions.
[More...]
GM&O Releases D&RGW Loco Pack
New from GM&O Simulations: Denver & Rio Grande Western 11 loco pack. Features
new shapes and horns, custom cabs with night cabs included, two paint schemes
by Greg Davies. The pack includes two GP30s, two GP35s, two GP40s, two
GP40-2s, 2 SD45s and one ex Conrail GP40.
[More...]
Train Skinner Announces Second Trainset For MSTS
Now available from TrainSkinner is the BNSF SD70 Ace trainset. It comes with
nine locos in three model configurations, six pieces of custom rolling
stock: four coal hoppers (loaded and unloaded versions) and two grain
hoppers. All accurately weathered and detailed. The set also comes with
two FREDs.
[More...]
New Route From Just Trains - Colton & Northern
Now available from Just Trains and developer All Aboard is the Colton &
Northern Route for use with RailWorks. This fictional U.S. freight route
includes 30 industries served by rail and over 20 scenarios to keep you
busy.
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BLLW Enters The Rail Simulator / RailWorks Market
Broadway Limited Locomotive Works has released their first RS/RW add-on,
the Pullman heavyweight six compartment, three drawing room (6-3) sleeper.
[More...]
G-TraX Simulations Releases Steam Locomotive Pack
Fans of U.S. steam locomotives will be pleased to hear that G-TraX
Simulations has released a new pack for RailWorks featuring the
Spokane, Portland & Seattle 4-8-4 Northern.
[More...]
Just Trains Releases Class 60
Now available for RailWorks and Rail Simulator is the Class 60 mainline
diesel locomotive from the U.K. Included are ten authentic liveries in
exacting detail.
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Just Trains Goes To Work On The Rails
Just Trains announces the release of the JJA Autoballaster
add-on for RailWorks and Rail Simulator. The low cost PlusPak inclues
the hopper wagon and generator wago in six liveries.
[More...]
Baltimore & Ohio SD9 Upgrade
Columbus Locomotive Works announces an upgrade for their B&O SD9 Set,
including new textures, custom cabviews and more.
[More...]
An den Ufern von Spree und Dahme Now Available
Now available at the FS Pilot Shop is Aerosoft's An den Ufern
von Spree und Dahme, a route for MSTS featuring the tram network
of Kopenick, a borough of Berlin.
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GM&O Passenger Set Released
Seven MSTS locomotives and 22 passenger cars including:
two E7As, one passenger F3A Phase II, two passenger F3A phase I's,
two passenger F3Bs, baggage, RPO, Heavyweight and smooth side coaches,
a diner, parlor and sleeper cars. All new with custom lighting and
passenger views, night cabs in all cab locos, and custom hornsets.
[More...]
Busy Summer At Columbus Locomotive Works
It's already been a busy summer at Columbus Locomotive Works with four
new releases for Microsoft Train Simulator.
forum.
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Trains de Nuit Vol.1 - Night Trains Vol. 1 Now Available
Now available at the Pilot Shop is Wilco's Trains de Nuit Vol. 1
and add-on for Microsoft Train Simulator that includes many of the great
French night trains.
[More...]
Announcing RailWorks
Now available in a downloadable version is RailWorks (Rail
Simulator 2)), a new concept in rail simulation. Included are thirteen
locomotives and eight routes in the UK, Europe and North America.
[More...]
Trainz 2009 Is On The Track
Now available for purchase from the FS Pilot Shop is Auran's Trainz
Simulator 2009, the latest edition in the Trainz series. Trainz 2009
has many new features that allow you to customize your own living railroad.
[More...]
BLLW Releases N5b Series
New from Broadway Limited Locomotives Works is an accurate Pennsylvania
Railroad N5 Series Caboose set for MSTS.
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Pilot Shop Now Features All Aboard Products
Now available through the FS Pilot Shops are the popular MSTS routes
from All Aboard. Included are the East Metro Route, Ohio Rail
Route, Cumberland Route and Canton Route.
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News From Just Trains
Just Trains has announced the release of new videos of five of their
recent Rail Simulator expansions. Also now available are demos of their two
Cargowaggon PlusPak add-ons.
[More...]
Aerosoft - Glacier Express RhB St. Moritz - Chur Now Available
Now at the FS Pilot Shop for MSTS is Aerosoft's Glacier-Express,
a route through Switzerland that some consider the most adventurous
train of Europe.
[More...]
Aerosoft - Heidi-Express Now Available
Now available from the FS Pilot Shop is Heidi Express, one of
the most beautiful Swiss routes with about 20 stations and original trains.
Enjoy the breathtaking landscape of the Swiss Alps.
[More...]
Aerosoft Bernina-Express Now Available
Now available at the FS Pilot shop from Simtrain and Aerosoft is
Bernina-Express, an MSTS add-on offering the route from
St. Moritz to Tirano.
[More...]
First Class Sim - London Midland Scottish Now Available
The London Midland Scottish add-on for Microsoft Train
Simulator was developed by Blue Arrow TS and features a fictitious 25
mile line with stations, goods yards, carriage works, loco yard and
more. A complete set of rolling stock is included.
[More...]
First Class Sim - Farringdon Extension Now Available
Now available from the FS Pilot Shop is Farringdon Extension,
an Xpansion Pack from First Class Simulations for Microsoft Train
Simulator. Running north to south from West Hampstead, the package can
also be used withe the Midland Mainline route.
[More...]
Review: The Colton and Northern - It's Not Just a Route!
Author Thomas Pallen takes a look at Richard Garber's latest route
for Rail Simulator, the Colton And Northern as well as
the add-ons that have sprung up for it. Learn all about it by reading
the complete review.
[More...]
Aerosoft Brighton - Portsmouth Now Available
New from Aerosoft for MSTS is the U.K. Brighton to Portsmouth line,
a scenic route along with coast with 33 stations. In addition, rolling
stock and activities are included.
[More...]
First Class Simulations Class 66 Now Available
Now available at the Pilot Shop is First Class Simulations's
Class 66 Xpansion Pack for MSTS. Included are nine locomotives
in three distinctive liveries, all with custom cabs and sounds.
[More...]
Aerosoft Arosa Railway Now Available
Now available at the Pilot Shop is Aerosoft's Arosa Railway
for use with MSTS. Arosa Railway is a mountain route in Switzerland
offering tight curves, steep inclines and generally difficult conditions.
[More...]
London and South East Now Available
Now available at the Pilot Shop is First Class Simulations' London
and South East, featuring a 1970's rendition of the lines starting
in London south of the Thames.
[More...]
World of Subways Vol. 2: U7 - Berlin Released
Now available is the second volume in the "World of Subways" series:
World of Subways Vol. 2: U7 - Berlin. Like the first volume,
this is a complete stand-alone subway simulator. It covers nearly twenty
miles and fourty stations of the U7, the longest of the Berlin subway
lines.
[More...]
Rail Simulator.com Announced By Paul Jackson
RailSimulator.com is a new company, independently financed to own,
develop and publish the RailSimulator technology. New CEO Paul Jackson
announces that the company "is in this for the long-haul" which is
certainly good new for the trainsim hobby.
[More...]
Announcing Train Player 3.2 For Mac
TrainPlayer continues to push the frontiers of armchair model
railroading technology! Version 3.2 is a major step forward,
featuring an overhauled graphics system, new and improved sound,
smoother operation, unlimited zoom, plenty of fixes and enhancements,
and a great new passtime called "scripting."
[More...]
Colton & Northern from All Aboard for Rail Simulator
Now available is All Aboard's second route for Rail Simulator, the
Colton & Northern. The route provides a huge variety of
buildings and industries and over twenty scenarios.
[More...]
Save 10% on All First Class Simulations Products
For a limited time exclusively at the Pilot Shop, you can save 10% on all
of the popular add-ons from First Class Simulations. Get Great British
Diesels, Electric Locomotives, many mission packs and adventures for MSTS
plus more...over 20 titles to choose from! Hurry, this offer expires soon!
[More...]
London South Coast Now Available
Now available from First Class Simulations is London South Coast The
Series, the first of a new series of Microsoft Train Simulator
add-ons featuring major rail lines in the UK.
[More...]
The Rascal & Cottonwood For Rail Simulator Now Available
Now available as a download from Just Trains is the Rascal &
Cottonwood a new route for Rail Simulator that concentrates on
coal hauling.
[More...]
Announcing National Train Day
The second annual National Train Day has been announced for May 9, 2009,
the anniversary of the driving of the golden spike that completed the
transcontinental railroad across the U.S. So mark May 9th on the
calendar for a coast-to-coast celebration of the way trains connect
people and places. This year there will be events in Washington D.C.,
Philadelphia, Chicago and Los Angeles.
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Cargowaggon IGA Plus Pak Out Now
The latest PlusPak add-on for Rail Simulator is the Cargowaggon
IGA flat-bed freight wagon. The Cargowaggon IGA is used to haul
a massive variety of loads around Europe.
[More...]
Trainz Simulator 2009 To Be Distributed In North America By Tri Synergy
Trainz Simulator 2009, developed by Auran Games of Australia
and published internationally by N3VRF41L Publishing of Australia, will
be distributed in North America by Tri Synergy. Unprecedented realism and
new features are coming to trainsim fans everywhere in North America!
[More...]
Ship Simulator Now Available
Try your hand at a different kind of vehicle simulation with Ship Simulator, now available at the Pilot Shop. Ship Simulator recreates a wide variety of ship types and lets you take to the seas on challenging missions or in free roaming trips.
[More...]
West Coast Express Part 1 London to Birmingham Now Available
Now available from First Class Simulations is West Coast Express
Part 1 London To Birmingham, featuing25 stations on teh busiest
mixed traffic railway in the UK.
[More...]
CLW Releases Central Of Georgia Heritage Set
The latest release from Columbus Locomotive Works in their EMD SD7/SD9
series is the Central Of Georgia Heritage Set, including Central of
Georgia, Southern Railway and Algers, Winslow & Western.
[More...]
Great Eastern (London to Ipswich) Now Available
First Class Sim's Great Eastern route runs from London
Liverpool Street to Ipswich, about 80 miles, and also includes several
branch lines offering an additional 75 miles.
[More...]
Hertford Loop Route Now Available
Now at the Pilot Shop from First Class Simulations is the Hertford
Loop, part 4 of the East Coast Main Line electrified high-speed
railway between London and the northeast.
[More...]
Just Trains Releases Cargowaggon IWB Plus Pak
New for Rail Simulator from Just Trains is Cargowaggon IWB,
the first freight wagon PlusPak. The Cargowaggon IWB freight wagon has
been used throughout Europe for the past several decades.
[More...]
Ed's Trains Announces MLT Add-Ons
Ed's Trains Online announces official Maple Leaf Track locomotive add-ons.
This set includes ten SD70M-2 locomotives and one bonus locomotive by Ed.
This set includes its own cabview and sounds folder and is self-installing.
Stop by Ed's Trains Online to get your set.
[More...]
Columbus Locomotive Works Launches New Support Forum
New changes to the CLW web site include a new discussion and support
forum.
[More...]
Rail Simulator PlusPaks Released
Now available from Just Trains are six new Rail Simulator PlusPaks. These
low cost add-ons for Rail Simulator include a variety of new sounds and
scenarios.
[More...]
First Class Simulations Cross City Route Now Available
The Cross-City line is a suburban railway line predominantly in the West Midlands region of England. It runs from Redditch in Worcestershire, its southern terminus, to Lichfield, Staffordshire, and its northern terminus via Birmingham New Street.
[More...]
Microsoft Closes ACES Studios
Although not confirmed by any official sources, it appears that Microsoft
has entirely shut down ACES Studios as part of a 5000 employee layout.
ACES is of course responsible for Microsoft Flight Simulator and was also
working on Train Simulator 2 so if true both of those products would appear
to be dead. For details, check out sources such as
this.
First Class Sim - Southern Region Now Available
Now at the FS Pilot Shop is Southern Region
from First Class Simulations. Set in the 1960's, this route covers
a 25 mile stretch from Woking to Basingstoke and comes with a full
set of locomotives and rolling stock.
[More...]
LNER Pacifics Now Available
In stock now at the FS Pilot shop from First Class Simulations is
LNER Pacifics, featuring 14 classic British steam locomotives
designed by Blue Arrow TS. Include is the Flying Scotsman and other A1, A2
and A3 series locos.
[More...]
Irish Enterprise North Route Now Available
Now at the FS Pilot Shop is the route Irish Enterprise North -
Belfast To Dundalk from Making Tracks and First Class Simulations.
Set in the period 1995-2005, the route is served by a variety of diesel
and MU type trains.
[More...]
Great Electric Locomotives Available From First Class Simulations
Fans of British electric powered locomotives will be thrilled with
Great Electric Locomotives, a superb addition for
Microsoft Train Simulator where special attention has been given
to the cabs.
[More...]
First Class Sim - Great British Diesels Now Available
Great British Diesels from First Class Simulations is a
collection of locomotivese from throughout the diesel era. Included
are such famous models as the Deltic, the Class 37 "Growler",
Class 50 "Hoover" and more.
[More...]
East Coast Express Part 2 Now Available
Now available from First Class Simulatinos for MSTS is East Coast
Express (Part Two) Peterborough To York, which picks up where
part 1 left off, giving you the
opportunity to drive more of the UK's busiest railway lines.
[More...]
First Class Sim - East Coast Express Now Available
Now available from First Class Simulatinos for MSTS is East Coast
Express (Part One) London To Peterborough, giving you the
opportunity to drive one of the UK's busiest railway lines.
[More...]
GM&O Releases GM&O Premier Pack
New from GM&O Simulations is the GM&O Premier Pack This set reflects the
very reason for GM&O Simulations. All new shapes and paints. Two each:
SD40s, GP30s, GP35s and GP38s. Each a different numbered and weathered loco.
[More...]
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