Re: [Ausloco] NEW Train Simulator from Microsoft!

[Peter Homann <phomann@optushome.com.au>]

"Peter J. Sweetten" wrote:

> Hey guys, I dont normally plug Microsoft products but just had to pass
> this
> on!
>
> Some HOT news!!! Found this on a newsletter from www.Flightsim.com
>
> Microsoft announces TRAIN SIMULATOR (yeahoo!) Will it be the flightsim
> for
> rail fans? Sure looks like it. Visit
> http://www.microsoft.com/games/trainsim/default.asp for more.
>
> Just had a look at the screenshots, all I can say is we are in for an
> AWESOME experience. It has everything - worldwide locations, realistic
>
> scenery, weather effects (rain, snow, clouds and  sun),  stunning cab
> interiors of steam, diesel and electric locos, external views from
> cab,
> trackside and "spot plane" views. Not only can you drive the trains,
> but
> also you can sit back as a passenger in fully rendered carriage
> interiors
> and watch the scenery roll by!!!
>

There was a comment about any loco on any track.
Hmm...this could be fun!  Flying Scotsman on freight duty....dash-9's on
the Kyushu...bullet train on the Orient Express...?

Oops, now I'm being silly! :->

I wonder if there are any plans for some Australian prototypes or
scenery?  MS eventually did that with F/Sim, so it might happen...

Cheers

--
Peter Homann
Steam Fireman, Pichi Richi Railway
http://www.prr.org.au




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