Microsoft's 'Simulator' franchise expands once again with its newest addition: the MS Train Simulator. Take to the rails in such real-life locations and routes as Philadelphia to Washington D.C., become a hard-trained engineer to operate freight train at Northwest Corridor, and enjoying Orient Express pass by Alpen Mountain. The game also includes a full track and train editor, allowing you to swap maps and trains online.

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Alternate Titles

"MSTS" -- Common abbreviation

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Part of the Following Groups

Merchant	Title	Platform	Price
	Microsoft Train Simulator
	Scenic Railway: add-on for Microsoft Train Simulator	Windows	$29.99
	Train Simulator 1.0 CD Standard Box	Windows, Linux	$15.95
	Casino Express "Maglev 2005": add-on for Microsoft Train Simulator	Windows	$13.99
	Pro Train 2: Microsoft Train Simulator Add-On	Windows	$19.95
	Train Simulator (Jewel Case)	Windows	$9.99
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User Reviews

For train buffs only	Olivier Masse (424)
An excellent game.	JPaterson (9170)

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The Press Says

PC Gamer Brasil	Oct, 2001	85 out of 100	85
GameSpot	Jun 11, 2001	8.2 out of 10	82
PC Gameplay (Benelux)	Jul, 2001	75 out of 100	75
Jeuxvideo.com	Aug 16, 2001	15 out of 20	75
Svenska PC Gamer	Jul, 2001	73 out of 100	73
PC Action	Jul 06, 2001	73 out of 100	73
PC Games (Germany)	Aug 25, 2001	69 out of 100	69

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Trivia

Did you know..... Microsoft didn't include any major crashes (just derailments) because the train manufacturers wouldn't allow it. They claimed that on-screen representations of crashes makes their real life trains look bad.

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This entry to the MobyGames database was contributed by Drew Dorton (61) on Jun 04, 2001.