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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. [More...] 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. [More...] 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. [More...] 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. [More...] 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. [More...] 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. [More...] 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. [More...] 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. [More...] 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. [More...] 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. [More...] 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. [More...] 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. [More...] 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. [More...] 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. [More...] 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. [More...] 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. [More...] 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. [More...] 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. [More...] 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. [More...] 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. [More...] 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...] Do you like flight simulators too? Then be sure to visit FlightSim.Com.

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