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- Cutting Edge Graphics and detail
- 8 Realistic lines
- 16 Highly-detailed locomotives
- More than 70 scenarios
- Realistic weather and seasons
- World Editor to modify and build routes
- Career System leader board
- Driving tutorials
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Manufacturer's Description
The future of train simulation is here! Train Simulator 2012 puts you right inside the cab, driving incredibly realistic steam, diesel and electric trains on stunning real-world routes in the UK, US and Germany. Built-in tutorials help you get to grips with the controls and different driving techniques. The Cab Control interface makes it easy for beginners to drive straight away, while expert mode allows you to drive with accurate locomotive controls. Exhilarating scenarios allow you to put your skills to the test; you can even upload your score on the worldwide leader board.
With more than 70 scenarios to play, Train Simulator 2012 offers hours of driving pleasure. And if your favourite locomotive or route is not included, we have the largest range of top-quality add-ons with more than 90 downloadable routes and locomotives to choose from, with more being added all the time**
**Downloadable content available from RailSimulator.com and third parties. Extra content may be subject to additional charges.
Product Description
Train Simulator 2012 promises to be the most advanced train simulator in the world, with the most up to date graphics available for the PC and numerous technical innovations to create the most immersive sense of reality yet seen in a PC simulation.
Train Simulator 2012 enables enthusiasts to expand their virtual railroad in any way they wish. The core kit contains everything a player needs to set up and begin operating an extensive railroad, including train simulation, landscaping tools and downloadable content, and the software is updated automatically after purchase. Beyond the basic kit, users can choose from a wide variety of add-ons, scenarios and expansions to build the railway of their dreams.
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27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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This new version is a major step forward compared to the last release. Massively expanded routes and engines, with a much improved interface. It is beautifully rendered - much better than the original. I've spent about 100 hours on it so far and have no gripes about gameplay. I found the install tricky too but found loads of info on the Railworks website, and then got an individual response to my email query within an hour. Install sorted swiftly and no probs now. Great game, tricky install (from boxed disk version) but 5 star customer service. Overall, highly recommended.
29 of 34 people found the following review helpful
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Train Simulator 2012 is the latest in a series of train simulators provided through "Steam" which owe their origins to the defunct Microsoft Train Simulator.
On the plus side, the simulator is relatively stable - although computer crashes are a feature which really should be removed by this version (#3) - and if you possess a well specified PC, the graphics are superb. Raindrops on the windscreens are great for realism.
But that's when the problems begin. If you are to run on full graphics with the developers' "TSX" video enhancement option selected, anything other than a top of the range i7 PC with plenty of RAM and a beefy graphics card will lead to a jerky frame rate. The average laptop will not cope so "minimum" graphics and TSX switched off is essential in lesser machines. In this form, much of the advantage of this version of the software is lost.
Steam and/or the developers have clearly aimed this version at the US market. Most of the new addon packages are US route-based which although interesting does not really excite those steeped in UK or European rail lore. That said a few UK addons are appearing which are "TS2012 enhanced". Some are simply enhancements to existing routes which if you have already purchased the route for a previous version should be free upgrades. But they are not! For example, the charged-for "GWR King" addon provides a locomotive, the eponymous King Class locomotive in several forms, a rake of GWR coaches and only three scenarios, repeated as both normal and "career mode". Indeed, one of the three requires another, older addon to work, the lovely Falmouth Branch Line addon, and the remaining two scenarios simply make use of the modern, GWR/Western Region Oxford to Paddington route; King Class loco with modern aspect signalling and buildings! The term "rip-off" springs to mind!
And another problem...
Customer support is virtually non-existant. Why is that important? Well, having upgraded to this version, strange things happen. For example, I purchased the "Newcastle to York, Modern" addon some time ago. This has vanished from my options and I still await an explanation and response to my e-mail query. Afterall, I did pay for it! Recently, like today, the part of the "GWR King" addon which makes use of the Falmouth Branch Line has likewise vanished. I imagine because others like me have found that a combination of bugs such as other trains 'hiting' yours and an inability to correctly set swithches/points at station junctions make 'success' impossible, the developers have removed (to re-write?) this option? Or maybe not. Who knows since no one seems to think to inform purchaser of possible problems, fixes and so on.
But even after all that, is it worth buying? Well, yes. But don't expect miracles (or support)! Note to the developer; worry less about bringing out addon after addon (afterall, "trains -vs- zombies", I ask you!) and get the ones you do publish right, please!
On the plus side, the simulator is relatively stable - although computer crashes are a feature which really should be removed by this version (#3) - and if you possess a well specified PC, the graphics are superb. Raindrops on the windscreens are great for realism.
But that's when the problems begin. If you are to run on full graphics with the developers' "TSX" video enhancement option selected, anything other than a top of the range i7 PC with plenty of RAM and a beefy graphics card will lead to a jerky frame rate. The average laptop will not cope so "minimum" graphics and TSX switched off is essential in lesser machines. In this form, much of the advantage of this version of the software is lost.
Steam and/or the developers have clearly aimed this version at the US market. Most of the new addon packages are US route-based which although interesting does not really excite those steeped in UK or European rail lore. That said a few UK addons are appearing which are "TS2012 enhanced". Some are simply enhancements to existing routes which if you have already purchased the route for a previous version should be free upgrades. But they are not! For example, the charged-for "GWR King" addon provides a locomotive, the eponymous King Class locomotive in several forms, a rake of GWR coaches and only three scenarios, repeated as both normal and "career mode". Indeed, one of the three requires another, older addon to work, the lovely Falmouth Branch Line addon, and the remaining two scenarios simply make use of the modern, GWR/Western Region Oxford to Paddington route; King Class loco with modern aspect signalling and buildings! The term "rip-off" springs to mind!
And another problem...
Customer support is virtually non-existant. Why is that important? Well, having upgraded to this version, strange things happen. For example, I purchased the "Newcastle to York, Modern" addon some time ago. This has vanished from my options and I still await an explanation and response to my e-mail query. Afterall, I did pay for it! Recently, like today, the part of the "GWR King" addon which makes use of the Falmouth Branch Line has likewise vanished. I imagine because others like me have found that a combination of bugs such as other trains 'hiting' yours and an inability to correctly set swithches/points at station junctions make 'success' impossible, the developers have removed (to re-write?) this option? Or maybe not. Who knows since no one seems to think to inform purchaser of possible problems, fixes and so on.
But even after all that, is it worth buying? Well, yes. But don't expect miracles (or support)! Note to the developer; worry less about bringing out addon after addon (afterall, "trains -vs- zombies", I ask you!) and get the ones you do publish right, please!
13 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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This is a great game and a must own for all Simulation fans and train fans alike. The graphics are amazing and the gameplay and scenarios are so much fun, it really is like a virtual train set, you can buy lots of additional trains and routes to make your game as big as you like. I have already purchase the Horseshoe Curve Expansion pack, which I think is awesome.
When I purchased Train Simulator 2012 last week and I must admit I had a few very small technical hic-ups trying to install the game but I contacted Rail Simulator via e-mail (I found the e-mail address under support on the Rail Simulator website) they e-mailed me back the same day with a simple solution.
All in all, I am very happy with my purchase and even happier with the support I received.
When I purchased Train Simulator 2012 last week and I must admit I had a few very small technical hic-ups trying to install the game but I contacted Rail Simulator via e-mail (I found the e-mail address under support on the Rail Simulator website) they e-mailed me back the same day with a simple solution.
All in all, I am very happy with my purchase and even happier with the support I received.
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