As I’ve been playing Microsoft Train Simulator, I’ve been able to start the train and everything, but I can never tell which stations I’m at, and the routes get really boring after a while (especially the Amtrak NE corridor). So, what am I supposed to do?
try using F6-F7 keys, It may help.
Did you hit the F6 button and get the station name in blue?
Not a reply but a question. How are the graphics on the microsoft simulator. I have checked the website and it looks like it is close to the real thing. I just recently bought “trainmaster” and the graphics aren’t even close to what i expected. Very disappointed with it. You can’t see any of your consist or anything. any helpful thoughts about it would be very helpful. I’d like to see what replies I can get to from people that have maybe tries both.
I have Trainmaster and Microsoft Train Simulator and I think that Train Simulator is alot better than Trainmaster. Train Simulator lets at you look at your train from different angles and views. When you drive passenger trains you can also sit in the coach. On Marias pass with the BNSF you can drive the Dash 9, and GP 38-2, but you can get downloads from the website to drive the SD40-2, and with that download you can get two new cars for the BNSF route. With the same download you can get a caboose, with an excellent caboose view! I think Train Simulator is alot better than Trainmaster.
I have added Mapleleaf Tracks on to my Microsoft simulator and now have several ways to go. One problem I have on both is, when picking weather conditions, if I pick snow, I get a failure and shutdown. Has anyone else experienced this?
Yes i have when I go to external veiw 2 and stay there my computer shuts down and reboots
~UP3593
Don,t you guys know about www.train-sim.com. You can down load neat things like Alco’s, F units and even new routes all for free.
I recently purchased Train-Sim nice program, and I down loaded 2 upgrades which are sitting on my desk top, how do you install the new engines into the program? any help would be appreciated.
Bee Line
The f6 button will show you the name of your stations in addition to the yards, sidings, etc.
Check out Mapleleaftracks.com if you you would like to add more routes and trains.
I believe I right clicked it and opened it. Your PC should show you the MSTS file and just click the install button. It’s a snap.
Thanks I worked fine
I had the same problem with my computer, untill I put more memory into my computer. Now I can use snow, and turn the graphics up on the game.
If you use the F10 key, you will see what your next stations are and how many miles to 'em.
I do not have Mapleleaf Tracks but have experienced the problem with the snowy night on the Marais Pass sim
I have that snow problem too. I also have a problem with the Tokyo part, I run into a dead end just as soon as I leave the station. Anyone got any ideas?
Pop
i fnjoy the train simulator very much.thank you for find my info.
james siokos
What software is best for makeing new decales for loco’s? How do you make new loco’s alltgether? i can only make new consists.
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As I’ve been playing Microsoft Train Simulator, I’ve been able to start the train and everything, but I can never tell which stations I’m at, and the routes get really boring after a while (especially the Amtrak NE corridor). So, what am I supposed to do?
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In regards to your problem, trying to identify the stations on your simulator, Why don’t you try to find a copy of a map for the routes you run? If you do it that way, then you will be able to do what you stated earlier. My name is Ralph, and I am a former Tower operator with the Indiana Harbor Belt R.R.
In the event editor you can make up new activities, I think. I’m not sure how to use it and gave up on it. Or you can play the same activities over and over until you get perfect at them.
Usually I just use my imagination and make up stories about why this train is going where it is and why it stops when it does. I also use the explore route to practice getting used to a locomotive or route before I do the activities.
Someone suggested using real maps. I find it difficult to get a good internet map and a road atlas isn’t too good because they don’t print tracks. I’d suggest writing to the tourism office of the state(s) that the routes go through to get a state highway map because those usually have tracks on them.
Trains Magazine at one time was printing detailed cross section fold out maps of particular routes and had hoped they would do the Marias Pass but unfortunatly they discontinued that series. I’d like to see them do maps on Marias Pass, NE Corridor (DC-Philiadelphia), and Cumberland, MD to Rockwood, PA (the Sandpatch Route of the Chessie System, an add on to MSTS by www.mapleleaftracks.com).
Here’s really, really, really hoping! [:D]