In addition, the train's engineer (you) have the ability to change the junctions (switches) for specific route assignments.
They make it easy to determine when to start slowing down, as that process can take a while.
There are also "unrealistic" gauges that can be turned off which help the driver in train and route management, such as a pop-up which tells the current speed limit, and another which tells the track condition including where passenger stations and freight terminals are. There are gauges for speed, throttle, engine load and others specific to the type of train being driven. In a way, "Train Simulator" is very similar to "Flight Simulator." In the locomotive, the user sits in a "cockpit" with dials and readouts similar to what one would expect in an airplane. My personal favorite is driving the high-speed Amtrak Acela between Boston and Washington.
The locomotive choices vary between steam, diesel, and electric. There are several routes to choose from including Amtrak's Northeast Corridor, England's Settle-Carlisle, Burlington Northern Sante Fe Marias Pass, Japan's Hisatsu Line, Japan's Tokyo-Hakone Railway, and Austria's Innsbruck-St.
The idea of the game is simple enough: get into the train and drive away, picking up passengers or dropping off freight. Get out your coal shovel and engineer's cap, because this game puts you into the driver's seat! This title takes it one step further – into the cab. By simtim | Review Date: NovemFor anyone who enjoys railroads, this game was an incredible release at the time of inception! There were very few up to that time, except for the "Tycoon" series of games.