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| 22.05.03 |
 If you click here, you'll find yourself at a very interesting
web site. It's owner comes from Czech Republic and is the author of
a very interesting train sim software. A cross between a 3D cab ride simulator
and the venerable Transport Tycoon DeLuxe (TTD), "VlakoSim" presents
some fresh ideas and simple but quite adequate game
play. Quite adequate if you take into account
that the game is still in its infancy.
 The main point at
the moment are not the rather basic graphics but the ability to
switch between typical isometric view of the action and a 3D view
from the cab of your locomotive. That's not all. The
package also contains an editor, which should help you in creation of trains, buildings, bridges,
tunnels and other models. You can also create
the terrain, lay the tracks or roads and do all sorts of things
similar to what we were able to do with TTD. "VlakoSim"
is definitelly a product, which should be watched
closely and I suggest you download the latest version
and try it for yourself. It's only 4 MB to download and it's free. Start
downloading! |
| 14.05.03 |
 The box on the right shows one of
the most beautiful (at least to me) electric locomotives from
Germany. It is the venerable DB103
and it looks like it will have a major part in the next version of
MS Train Simulator. Last time I got the US
version of the MSTS box but this time I'll definitely go for the
European version. This beauty is not to be missed.
According to Microsoft's game site, MSTS 2 will be fully
compatible with the fist version, which means all your investments
into locos, rolling stock and routes will not go down the
drain. You will be able to enjoy all the game assets
to the full, which is very good news, indeed. Check the new info
about MSTS2 by clicking here. Some new screens are available at GamesPaper site. |
| 10.05.03 |
 As I have finally found some time in my busy
schedule I am now re-opening CroTrainz and
hopefully the things will get back to what they used to be. Due to
the unfortunate events at the BVE part of the forum I will not be
hosting any BVE downloads - a decision, which I did not take lightly
and which I may change in the future. In any case, BVE fans will be
well catered for, on numerous other BVE sites. Look at the left part
of the screens for the appropriate links.
It is time to look to the future and I
must admit that it looks very bright, indeed, with two big names announcing the new
versions of their train simulation software,
which should be available this fall. If you happen to visit the E3
show in Los Angeles (14-18 May) you'll be able to see both products
in their full glory.
 From the land of down under comes
Auran - the company which gave us Trainz and Ultimate
Trainz Collection. The next in the series is Trainz Railroad Simulator
2004 and it promises to be the most exciting
version of Trainz so far. Based on the new Jet2 3D
engine (also developed by Auran) it will cover every
aspect of railway - from the old steam powered beauties
to the modern age diesel and electric behemoths. Full
support for steam is not the only novelty. The list of features is
very long but one feature is a true first in the era of modern PC
game creation. Trainz Railroad Simulator 2004 is being
developed with the active input of the Trainz community and many
game assets will actually come from the users! Read
all about it on brand new TRS2004 site by clicking here.
 It was not first on the market
but it really introduced software train simulations to the masses.
Two years later Microsoft Train
Simulator still represents a formidable force
in the train sim area and commands a very large and devoted
following. It is usual for Microsoft to update its simulation
software every two years so it was not a surprise to learn that the
second version
of MS Train Simulator will be hitting our computers later this fall.
It will include numerous improvements, new locomotives and rolling
stock together with five brand new full length prototype
routes. Click here to read more about the MSTS 2 and visit Gamespot web site where you can check a selection
of screenshots showing some interesting details, which will be
available in the sim. | |
