Trainz

Trainz是一款鐵路模擬遊戲，深受遊戲愛好者的喜愛與推崇。

《模擬火車》(Trainz Railroad Simulator 2004)
【遊戲平台】PC
【遊戲類型】Simulation（模擬仿真）
【遊戲語言】英文
【運行環境】
Windows 98/2000/ME/XP
PIII 733MHz, 256 RAM
32Mb video card (Geforce 2 equivalent)
DirectX 9 or higher
DirectX compatible sound card
8X CD Rom
【遊戲簡介】
Trainz的全稱是TRAINZ RAILROAD SIMULATOR（TRAINZ鐵道模擬器）的縮寫，屬於Auran Holdings Pty Ltd.是在全球享有盛譽的TRAINZ系列鐵路模擬遊戲。TRAINZ目前發行的版本有TRAINZ(1.3)，Ultimate TRAINZ Collection(1.5)，TRAINZ Railroad Simulator 2004(2.4),TRAINZ Railroad Simulator 2006(2.5), TRAINZ Classics(2.7), 和正在測試中的TRAINZ SIMULATOR 2009 (2.9)等。
在遊戲中都能幹什麼？TRAINZ鐵路模擬器當然是用來模擬鐵路上該做的事的。你可以在TRAINZ中像個火車司機一樣駕駛火車執行客運或貨運的任務，在嚴格的規定時間中內將重要的貨物送到指定的車站；或扮演乘客，坐在客車中欣賞沿途的風景，體驗鐵路世界中一切可能發生的事。TRAINZ提供較為真實和靈活的操作功能，使你可以按照真車的駕駛方式來操縱這些龐然大物。
你還可以鋪設自己喜歡的線路，並為線路布置精彩逼真的沿途景色——無論是照搬現實還是你自己想像的。TRAINZ擁有一套非常方便快捷的場景建設工具，並提供超過上千件自帶物品共你選擇，軌道、信號、房屋、草木、車站、貨場、街道、汽車、人群、牲畜等等等等。用這些物品足以營造一個逼真而漂亮的場景。你可以像擺玩具一樣輕易地將喜歡的機車、車輛放入你的場景，並開動機車檢視你的作品。
最重要的是，TRAINZ提供一個非常強大和開放的接口，允許玩家通過第三方工具來製作自己喜歡的機車車輛、場景萬物。從轟轟作響的機車，到天空中的一朵浮雲，都可以藉助3D或平面軟體製作後導入TRAINZ。而且你可以與所有的TRAINZ玩家分享你的作品，通過AURAN為正版用戶提供的Download Station（簡稱DS或DLS）發布，其他玩家便可以在列表中找到你的作品並通過外掛程式管理器（CMP）下載。TRAINZ提供的強大平台甚至允許你向里增加所有異想天開的內容。比如潛艇、飛船甚至更匪夷所思的內容。藉助強大的script系統你可以為你的作品添加不可想像的強大功能和延伸效果。
《模擬火車》在2002年初次發售的時候，曾引起那些鐵路模擬遊戲愛好者們極大的震動。通過友善的編輯工具，《模擬火車》能夠讓你在遊戲中輕易地實現自己的鐵路大亨夢想。不過《模擬火車》的種種優點表現都不十分明顯，還有很大的限制。遊戲更趨向於模擬的鐵路建設而並非現實中真實的鐵路建設，至少那些鐵路模擬遊戲的玩家們是這么認為的。其實要模擬真實世界中的鐵路運營是非常困難的，鐵道線旁的工廠也不一定能夠生產出好東西，另外現在的現實世界中火車的蒸氣發動機基本上已經看不到了。總的來說，遊戲中的世界和現實世界還是有很大不同的。在《模擬火車2004》中，玩家們一開始就能夠從遊戲相對應的選單中核對相應的“物品”，這樣可以很清楚地知道自己火車的運行情況。《模擬火車2004》結合了最初的《模擬火車》及其資料片的主要特點，並在此基礎上添加了蒸氣火車頭以及動態鐵路工業等全新的內容。其實《模擬火車2004》還有許多方面需要改進，不過總的來說《模擬火車2004》還是一款相當不錯的遊戲。
遊戲中基本的內容與前作十分相似，《模擬火車2004》的系統是一個由少數幾個因素組成的很簡單系統，很容易就能上手。遊戲中的檢測系統模式能夠讓你檢查那些充滿了各種開關和信號的鐵道線路的詳細情況；而駕駛員模式則讓你在鐵道線上自由地駕駛；鐵道模式（Railyard）則可以讓你清楚的看到自己的火車線上路上運行的樣子。此外，在鐵道模式下你可以發現《模擬火車2004》已經把原作中最大的缺點給改正了。在遊戲中，你能用到的不僅有蒸汽機車，還有柴油機車以及電動機車。此外，遊戲中你不僅能用到Flying Scotsman以及Union Pacific Big Boy這些著名的蒸氣機車，甚至連義大利在19世紀20年代出產的火車頭也會在遊戲中出現。
雖然在遊戲中能用到的那些機車只是其中的一小部分。不過在Auran的網站上有超過15000種設計好的機車、路線等下載，並且還在不停的更新。許多為最初的Trainz設計製作的東西同樣也適用於《模擬火車2004》。
附英文介紹：
Trainz Railroad Simulator 2006 £29.99
Media format: DVD-ROM
All new content and exciting features makes for the most realistic train simulation ever to grace a PC!
Now with 11 ready-to-drive routes from around the globe, 50 new and exciting activities, online driver interaction, enhanced physics and much more. Routes now include passenger and freight operations; you’ll soon become immersed in a whole new railway world.
Trainz Railway Simulator 2006 (TRS2006) sets new standards of realism and immersion in operating a virtual railway.
TRS2006 ships with fully realised routes that include a wide range of activities that users can immediately enjoy. Run long haul freight services, high-speed passenger runs or challenging rail yard operations as you service a huge variety of interactive stations and industries.
TRS2006 significantly enhances the driving experience with improvements to the physics engine, adding to the challenge of keeping your train performing efficiently.
With thousands of items available for free on Auran’s Download Station including hundreds of locomotives and extra routes, TRS2006 includes a new asset management utility, making it easier for users to access and organize the TRS2006 content.
The Trainz tools and rules system have also been greatly improved to give you more flexibility than ever before in creating your own railway experience. TRS2006 is the most complete railway simulator ever developed!
Detailed features:
A mixture of 11 historic, real world and fictional routes as well as trains unique to various countries are included.
USA - Marias Pass Approach – Amtrak Genesis passenger and freight operations between Shelby and Cutbank. Numerous industries make for many activities to keep drivers busy on the slopes of the famous Marias Pass.
Germany – Leipzig to Dresden – a combination of modern regional and local freight and passenger services including the famous ICE train.
UK – Hawes Junction – a branch line off the Settle-Carlisle route that runs through some picturesque Yorkshire landscape. A range of era’s are modelled with activities that include steam and modern diesel.
Spain – Iberia – a Spanish fictional route that captures the flavour of the Spanish landscape around Madrid. A wide range of passenger/freight activities utilizing 1970’s to modern day rolling stock.
Canada – Toronto Yards – a shunter’s dream in this historical recreation of the extensive CN/CP yards in Toronto in the late 1950’s. The time period allows both diesel and steam locomotives to ply the rails and makes for some intensive activities.
Australia – Wadalbavale to Karrah Bay – this north New South Wales fictional route goes through some typical Australian landscape. Set in the late 1960’s the typical activities revolve around mail and light freight deliveries as well as the famous “Silver Comet” passenger train.
Australia – Razorback – the “living railway”! Register with the Razorback website and get a constant stream of well-developed activities that track your progress. Think of it as a Driver career where your performance determines the tasks you are set!
China – MagLev – the brand new MagLev train is modelled on this fictional route that runs from Shanghai Airport to the city. Zip along at 500 kph (350 mph) suspended above the landscape on a magnetic cushion. The train of the future!
Germany – Modula City – a light rail passenger route set in a busy fictional urban setting.
USA – Narrowgauge – steamers from yesteryear rumble along narrow gauge rails hauling lumber along a scenic frontier line.
USA – Youngstown - Second generation diesel and overhead electric freight engines and consists rumble their way past spectacular views all along this busy line in the mountains above Pittsburgh in the North East United States.
Other features
Routes with purpose
Deeper and more complex routes take advantage of the many new added features; these include Passenger and Freight Operations that immerse the user in a living, breathing world.
Interactive sessions
50 plus included!
Physics
Major additions to the physics engine include wheelslip and coupling breakage. Combined with several other modifications, these add to the realism and provide a more challenging experience for the virtual driver.
Passenger Observation
The view camera can now be placed within passenger cars, giving the user the experience of riding along a train as a passenger.
New Object type: “backdrops”
There is now the ability to create objects that they are always rendered regardless of the view distance settings. This enables “backdrop” objects to remain visible allowing the user to set up landscaped horizons such as mountains and skyscrapers.
New Track types: Animated Points
TRS2006 provides support for animated points, giving trackwork a more realistic appearance.
Trainzmap
TRS2006 now has the ability to call upon a utility called Trainzmap. This can be used to print out route maps and aids in the familiarization of a route and planning out tasks.
Content Manager Plus
Content Manager Plus combines the abilities of several tools into one, making it easier for users to access and organize their content. Users now have the ability to browse Auran’s extensive download station of over 30,000 assets without needing to be online.
Trainz Export Tool
A new tool designed to help content creators create error-free content is included with TRS2006. Using the tool, the creator is able to somewhat automatically generate the necessary configuration files so that their content is able to be uploaded to the Download Station for other people to access and play with.
Expanded Schedule Functionality
Trains can be given schedules with set tasks. These tasks include abilities such as coupling and de-coupling, with the result being that trains now have the ability to perform even more realistic operations.
Expanded Script Support
A large number of additions have been implemented that allows scripters to make deeper and more interesting sessions and to include more custom content such as different track sounds and images for interactive industries.
User Interface Enhancements
An on-screen interface allows for control of a train while under Cab Control, without the player having to be in the Cab View (or use the keyboard controls).
Loading screens now give users information about the many features of the product along with handy hints and tips.
The Driver Session and surveyor selection screens have been redesigned allowing for easier navigation of installed routes and sessions.
Functionality of the mini-map has been improved and now includes the ability to query industry and consist information.
• Tutorials.
• A tutorial system designed towards helping new users understand how to play the game has been incorporated.
• TrackIR Support
TRS2006 supports NaturalPoint’s third party device: TrackIR Pro3. If you own a TrackIR Pro3 then when you move your head and your view instantly responds independently of the mouse.
System Requirements:
Pentium I.8 GHz PC
Windows XP/2000/Me/98. (TBC)
512 Mb RAM.
64Mb 3D graphics accelerator card
3 GB hard drive space (TBC).
Monitor capable of 1024 x 768 resolution.
DirectX 9 or higher
CD-ROM drive