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I tried the Demo of this TRS2006 game on march-20-2008

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 20, 2008
Author: Amazon User

And Wow!! I really like how the details look in this game and how it runs real good on my PC, My Computer has a intel P4 2.8 GHz chip, 512MB's of ram, an ATI Pro-98 video card with 128MB's of video ram. I'm going to get this full version simulator game. I had Microsoft train simulator before, but I like TRS2006 allot better, it looks and works great on my computer and is more fun to operate and watch. the Big Boy Steam Locomotive is allot of fun to watch it run in this Demo,it so cool! and the sounds of the Steam Locomotive are life like coming out of my Creative 2.1 100-watt speaker system that's plugged in to the PC mother board.

This game is addictive!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: December 01, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This is a simulator. If you like model trains you should love it. The tracks and trains on the disk are fine and the ones you can order to go with it are great. Almost all of the download able content has problems but most of them work, may have areas showing wireframe but still usable. You can even upload your favorite track for others to use if you so wish. I found myself sitting here "messing" with it for eight hours at one sitting so yes it is very addictive.

Wooo Hoooo!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: October 05, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I love Train Sims,(Plane and Truck sims too!)But this one here is fun...
If you like to just drive the train, Go get Microsoft Train Sim., But if you want to just do your own thing,(Working the train yard,Choose your own loads,ect) Then Trainz is what you need. Plus its a Load and Leave.
No C.D. to hunt up if you want to play

Model Railroader?

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: September 04, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Here we have an imitation railroading experience that reminds me of the days when I had an H-O model railroad layout. The main difference is that the various equipment pieces were very accurately detailed in my models, not so in the game software. With Trainz there seems to be a lack of realism in both the interiors of the various locomotive cabs and in the exterior illustrations. One engine cab is totally bereft of controls, guages, and other detailing. The steam locomotive sounds are a big disapointment as they are neither realistic nor even timed to the rate of speed of travel; same with diesel locos. In addition the software contained many "glitches" (freeze-framing, unresponsive to inputs at times, etc.) that I was unable to adjust out with my computer. I have to assume they were a problem with the game software. The one advanage with this game is that it is interactive with other gamers with the same software thru the internet, but overall rather disappointing.

As Usual MS missed the point

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 9
Date: August 23, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game and in true MS form; it was a hassle from the time I opened the box. Much too complicated for the average person or kid; steep learning curve. If your looking to take a train ride don't pick this one. I was so impressed I gave it away!

If you are a Railroading fan, this game is worth your time.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 10
Date: August 20, 2007
Author: Amazon User

After having tried the Ultimate Trainz Collection, I decided to see what was new with TRS2006. This simulation is exactly as advertised,...and more! But, after reading some of the reviews here, I would like to offer a realistic view.

First, this is a very detailed simulation pertaining to the operation of Locomotives from all over the world (some are historical) in all types of situations (passenger, long haul freight, railyard consist building, etc.), in terrain and layouts from all over the world.

Much of the new content in TRS2006 has been created by the Trainz community members in their spare time and has been kindly donated, PLUS!, there are over 40,000 additional items available for download from the official Trainz Download Station,...for free!

The layouts included in TRS2006 are from the US, Canada, Australia, the UK, and Europe, including some nicely detailed Narrow Gage routes and even a futuristic Monorail layout. Can you imagine 300+mph?

For the doof who thought this was way too complicated, all I can say is,"duh!, Baby E videos are in the next aisle."

But seriously, straight out of the box, TRS2006 has considerably more to offer in realism and detail than MSTS. In order to achieve what TRS2006 has out of the box, you have to purchase many of the MSTS add-on packages.

Also, here are some notes on the Physics in TRS2006:
1)Some of the engines may not perform to prototypical expectations, BUT!, the Engine config file for each loco can be tweaked to adjust performance to a more prototypical operation. And,
2)When in DCC mode, trains operate in a semi-prototypical manner. It is possible to change the config parameters to make your trains accelerate and decelerate much faster(or slower) by changing max accel and max decel settings.

Game lag? I've experienced no lag what-so-ever, and my PC is only mediocre by today's standards.

Keep in mind, TRS2006 is a graphics intensive program and requires at least a 64MB graphics card to operate correctly. For best results make sure;

Your system meets or exceeds the required specifications.
You have the latest drivers for your video card.
You have the latest main board chipset drivers.
You have DirectX 9 or above from Microsoft.

As for Merscom serial numbers, there were no problems with mine. Besides, any problems with TRS2006 are handled by Auran's Helpdesk, and they are only too happy to help.

If you are a Railroading fan, this game is worth your time.(and it's much less expensive than an HO layout!, plus, you can drive these trains)

trainz 2006

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: August 04, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I found trainz to be very interesting keeps me ocupied for hours.
I did have to get a better graphics card.
I love it
Mrgarnham@tiscali.co.uk

What? We don't have any American trains that are worth while?

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 5 / 8
Date: April 17, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Sometimes I wonder about games such as this. The designers seem to think that the only routes worth having are European or British. Perhaps if I were European or British I might think so too, but I'm not and I happen to like American routes. What about our great ones? Chicago, Burlington and Quincy. Rock Island. Southern Pacific with their great Sunset and Daylight routes. Baltimore and Ohio. New York Central. All these get short shrift when it comes to railroad sims.

I think I just got out of the railroad sim business. No more for me.

A do-it-yourselfer's game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 13 / 15
Date: February 16, 2007
Author: Amazon User

TRS2006 is one of those games where you get to do whatever you want. You create the world, set the goals, populate it, and then sit back and enjoy the ride.
One of the things that delayed my entry into the world of Trainz was the lack of a list of what comes with it, or what's available. To help, here's a short list of American locos that are included: RS3, FA-1, SW7, GP38-2, SD40, SD70, GP7, GP9, F7, Big Boy, DD40AX, and a 2' Shay. Not all are in many heralds, or are editable, but many more can be downloaded. There are locos from Canada, Germany, Australia, England, India, Japan, and the US.
I was dismayed to learn that there are very few, if any, American steam locomotives available. There are several narrow gauge steam locomotives available for download, like the D&RGW's K-37, and logging locos like the Climax, Heisler, and Shay, but few others.
And most of the downloadable American Diesels are older designs, or simply included models with a newer unit's stats.
Included buildings, industries, railroad cars, and trackage are a smattering from the aforementioned countries, and they cover periods from the old west to futuristic monorails and maglevs.
There are several premade maps, some with and without scenarios, and there's tutorials on every aspect of the game and it's operations. For the maps without scenarios, you can build your own, or download (for free) scenarios made by others.
As to my ratings...
I love the game, but the inability to repaint some of the locomotives and railroad cars is annoying. Repaint templates should've been included for everything, not just a few units. Being forced to run a Canadian National RS3 instead of one from my favorite roads detracts from my enjoyment.
Overall, it's a train-lovers dream come true, but the 3D map building is not to my liking. I prefer the 2D style of the "Right Track" layout design system.

Do not buy TRS2006 from Merscom

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 9 / 10
Date: February 05, 2007
Author: Amazon User

The Merscom TRS2006 that Amazon is selling have a faulty serial number. Amazon should cancel the sales of this product. Without this you will not be able to install any pack addon. Merscom has a very slow and poor support. They gave me a replacement serial that was already being used by somebody else at Planet Auran.
Instead buy the Auran version. However, even being old as it is, I prefer much more Microsoft Train Simulator, because of the addons available.

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