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Community News

Community News
From the forums to around the world

The winner of an all new Samsumg Galaxy Tab 10.1 is Peter 'pccitgo' of New Zealand! For purchasing the PRR T1 content for Trainz Simulator before the end of July, Peter has won himself a brand new tablet. If this is you, keep an eye on your mailbox because your prize will be arriving soon!
Samsung Galaxy Tablet Winner!




PRR T1 - A Fleet of Modernism

PRR T1 - A Fleet of Modernism - Now Available!
Trainz Add-on Pack

Click to view Video - The PRR T1 'A Fleet of Modernism' Add-on Pack The PRR T1 'A Fleet of Modernism' Add-on Pack recreates the striking image of these shark nosed behemoths in their days of speeding the 'Fleet of Modernism' cars to their destination on trains such as 'The Broadway Limited' and 'The General'. Step into the cab and take charge of these mighty horses, relax in the comfort of your roomette, or enjoy the view from the observation lounge.

History
During the 1930's, competition with the increasingly popular automobile saw many railroads attempt to become a more attractive option by modernising their equipment. 'Streamline Moderne' was the style of the day and it's design trademarks were employed to repackage rail travel in a way that inspired a new sense of confidence in it's service.

Refurbishment saw classically decorated heavyweight carriages give way to smooth-sided designs of steel construction, and interior appointments kept in step with all the modern conveniences. Flowing, aerodynamic appearance was characteristic of the streamline style, and brought a sleek, speedy and futuristic look to the railroads. Drastically falling passenger revenues on the Pennsylvania Railroad caused the administration to consider it's own future in the streamlined world, and vision was required to create an identity that would capture the imagination of the travelling public. Read More


Click to view more on - The PRR T1 'A Fleet of Modernism' Add-on Pack Click to view more on - The PRR T1 'A Fleet of Modernism' Add-on Pack Click to view more on - The PRR T1 'A Fleet of Modernism' Add-on Pack







Trainz Downloadable Content

Discover the new Jointed Rail add-on content!

Have a look at the newely available KCS, Mojave, and PRR packs.

All packs require Trainz Simulator 2009 or later and contains;

KCS Pack: 3 x Locomotives, 1 x Rollingstock.
Mojave Pack: 4 x Locomotives, 1 x Rollingstock.
KCS Pack: 4 x Locomotives.
All locomotives come equipped with Jointed Rail's new info systems as well as night and cab lighting.
KCS Pack Mojave Pack PRR Pack




Trainz Download Station

Trainz Download Station
Claim your 20% Discount Voucher for 1 year First Class Ticket here! (20% Discount Voucher)

Voucher expires on the 12th August 2011, 11:59pm AEST

In our continued support for the Trainz community, we have added another server to our download network and increased the limits for the basic Trainz Download Station access.

Be aware that this will not guarantee a connection - those wishing to have instant and fast download access should purchase a First Class Ticket. This includes the web-based Trainz Download Station, in-game downloading and Multiplayer map downloads!

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We endeavour to continue our imrpovements to meet the needs of the Trainz community.

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Trainz Simulator Mac

Trainz Simulator Mac boxed copies are coming to the Auran store very soon - though the digital download is good to go!

In between developing Trainz Android, Trainz 12, Trainz multiplayer and My First Trainz Set we've been busy developing Trainz for Mac!

Build and operate the railroad of your dreams.

Trainz Simulator Mac includes everything you need to build and operate your own dream railroad. You can build a fun layout in minutes, faithfully recreate a steam railroad from days gone by or develop a fully fledged 100+ mile prototypical route; the choice is yours. Explore routes with other rail fans in Trainz Online Multiplayer!

Drive Steam, Diesel or Electric trains (and even trams, boats and cars)
Play and Interact with other Trainz players from all over the world
Operate a complete working rail line with interactive industries
Build and customize your own living railroad
Share your creations and your passion with other rail fans

SpeedTree©
High Quality and detailed trees breathe new life into your routes and bring your worlds to life.

Routes
Included in the TS Mac Release will be several new routes for you to explore as well as improvements to routes you're all used to. These include:
  • Avery - Drexel
  • CN Holly Subdivision
  • Conrail Lincoln Secondary
  • CSX Saginaw Subdivision
  • Detroit Connecting Railroad
  • Downtown Traction Company
  • ECML Kings Cross - York
  • Harbor Master
  • Port Ogden and Northern






Trainz Simulator 12

N3V Games' latest addition of Trainz Simulator is now available!
Check out this great new video showcasing some of the possibilities of Surveyor:

Main Features
  • Feel what it's like to put your hands on the controls of powerful locomotives as they power through towns, cities and rolling countryside.
  • Design and Build your own railroads with the versatile Surveyor editing tool and access hundreds of thousands of user-create assets from the Trainz Download Station.
  • Share your enthusiasm with other rail fans as your combine your efforts to operate a working rail line in the new Trainz Multiplayer.
  • Zoom all the way out to the altitude of a satellite to see more of your railroad
  • Many new realistic SpeedTree assets to use in your routes.
  • Backward compatible with TS2010 content.

New Routes
  • Balezino - Mosti
    An incredibly detailed fictional route set in the Russia's modern era. This route features electric locomotives and provides an excellent in-cab driving experience.

  • Debrecen - Nyiregyhaza
    A prototypical Hungarian route set in the modern era. This route features both electric and diesel locomotives and provides an excellent in-cab driving experience.

  • ECML Kings Cross - Newcastle
    An improved and extended version of the prototypical British route you know and love from TS2010, set in the 1970s 'blue diesel' era.

  • Mojave Sub Division
    A prototypical US freight route set in the 1990s, including a selection of ATSF and SP diesels such as the GP60M, B40-8W, SD40T and SD45. Over sixty miles of challenging driving through the Californian desert.

  • Municipal Transit Railway
    A fictional North American city with streetcars and an elevated commuter railroad.

  • Norfolk & Western - Appalachian Coal
    A late 1950s route with long coal trains and articulated steam locos and featuring a true icon of North American steam - the N&W Y6b 2-8-8-2.

  • Northeast Corridor - Wilmington To Philadelphia
    Thirty miles of route through dense urban landscape on the premier U.S. passenger mainline, Amtrak's North East Corridor. Set in the modern era.

  • Southern China
    Set in China's modern era, this fictional but stunningly realistic route features diesel locomotives such as the DF7C, ND5, DF11, and DF11G.


















Trainz Simulator 12
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Trainz Simulator 12: The Birth of a Route
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