Train Simulator Games (PC)

[Ralph]

I have MIcrosoft Train Simulator but haven't used it for a couple of years. I'll admit that I'm bored running low speed orders some of the scenarios include and some of the long runs between stops get dull. I added some runs like Sandpatch which made things more interesting. I wish there were more train meets and the need to respond to signals along the routes. I also wish there was a better switch list for set outs and pick ups. My copy of the program had some glitches like occasional coupler failure so I couldn't pick up some cars. Eventually i got bored and started playing with the trains by racing them into derailments or on the Sandpatch run uncoupling from a unit train of coal hoppers on a grade and running the locomotives as fast as I could to reach a siding so the now free rolling hoppers could pass by safely. That took a few tries!

I like the audio for the diesel sounds and the challenge of dealing with the train's momentum when trying to stop.

Ralph