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Strategy First, a fast growing publisher of PC games, has signed with Auran to publish and promote Trainz. The full boxed version of Trainz is now scheduled for Q1 2002 release.

CLW is the builder of freely downloadable diesel and electric locomotives for Microsoft Train Simulator. Their latest release is the Alco PA passenger diesel locomotive, now available in four liveries.

Abacus has announced another MSTS product: Step By Step Guide To Route Building, a 190 book offering a tutorial on route design. They have also release updated information on previously announced products.

Branching out from virtual airlines, Livewire VA has announced the formation of a subsidiary, Livewire Railways. By using the VA's resources, they plan to create the most detailed virtual railroad possible.

Abacus has released information about its first three train-sim products. TS Design Studio will be available late fall in a download version. LTV-Erie Mining Co. Railroad Trainset is a collection of locomotives and cars that will be available late September. TS RoundHouse is a wide-ranging collection of add-ons that will be available mid-September.

V-gamar.net is offering a free 3D game that teaches the basics of train driving. It features 3D modelling, controllable camera views and more.

Chris Longhurst announces that v1.0 of all NS trains are now available for download. Included are the Class 1200 and 1800 plus intercity coaches.

The Atlantic Coastal Railway's Kalispell subsidiary is undergoing name and other changes. For the latest on this virtual freight carrier read here.

Microsoft UK is running a contest in which the winner and a guest gets a ride and behind the scenes tour of the Flying Scotsman.

Long known for their extensive line of flightsim add-ons, Abacus moves into the train-sim world with the tool that designers have been waiting for: a complete and affordable 3D design package for creating cars, locomotives and scenery objects. TS Design Studio will be available this fall in both regular and commercial versions.

GodGames has announced that they will publish Railroad Tycoon II Platinum, developed by PopTop Software. This special edition will combine the strategy-simulation Railroad Tycoon II, the expansion pack Railroad Tycoon II: The Second Century, the official 200 page guide plus 50 new scenarious and a soundtrack.