Questions

Posted by Anonymous

on Tue, Mar 4 2003 9:37 PM

As I've been playing Microsoft Train Simulator, I've been able to start the train and everything, but I can never tell which stations I'm at, and the routes get really boring after a while (especially the Amtrak NE corridor). So, what am I supposed to do?

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Posted by philnrunt

on Thu, Jun 10 2004 3:00 AM

ok, I know the answer to this is going to make me look stupid, but how do you get the helper to ...well, help? I figured if you added one, it would be controlled from the headend, but when I view it, it is dead weight, no exhaust or engine noise, and as i try to make it over Marias pass, I end up sliding backwards.

Posted by Anonymous

on Tue, Feb 10 2004 7:30 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Scottydog

I have added Mapleleaf Tracks on to my Microsoft simulator and now have several ways to go. One problem I have on both is, when picking weather conditions, if I pick snow, I get a failure and shutdown. Has anyone else experienced this?

I have. You just need to go to troubleshooting.

Posted by Anonymous

on Mon, Nov 10 2003 2:17 AM

Amtrak's NE corridor is designed to challenge you contoroling the train at high speeds and making sure your passengers don't get disturbed while you try stay on time. If you want scenery go on Marias Pass or Hisatsu line.
Good Luck.

Posted by ironhorseman

on Sun, Nov 9 2003 2:59 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by kevarc

It is the activity editor that you use to create activities.

D'OH! [:0] yes that's exactly what I meant. Just goes to show

yad sdrawkcab s'ti

Posted by kevarc

on Fri, Nov 7 2003 4:29 PM

It is the activity editor that you use to create activities.

Kevin Arceneaux Mining Engineer, Penn State 1979

Posted by ironhorseman

on Fri, Nov 7 2003 1:19 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by oogabooga22

As I've been playing Microsoft Train Simulator, I've been able to start the train and everything, but I can never tell which stations I'm at, and the routes get really boring after a while (especially the Amtrak NE corridor). So, what am I supposed to do?

In the event editor you can make up new activities, I think. I'm not sure how to use it and gave up on it. Or you can play the same activities over and over until you get perfect at them.

Usually I just use my imagination and make up stories about why this train is going where it is and why it stops when it does. I also use the explore route to practice getting used to a locomotive or route before I do the activities.

Someone suggested using real maps. I find it difficult to get a good internet map and a road atlas isn't too good because they don't print tracks. I'd suggest writing to the tourism office of the state(s) that the routes go through to get a state highway map because those usually have tracks on them.

Trains Magazine at one time was printing detailed cross section fold out maps of particular routes and had hoped they would do the Marias Pass but unfortunatly they discontinued that series. I'd like to see them do maps on Marias Pass, NE Corridor (DC-Philiadelphia), and Cumberland, MD to Rockwood, PA (the Sandpatch Route of the Chessie System, an add on to MSTS by www.mapleleaftracks.com).

Here's really, really, really hoping! [:D]

yad sdrawkcab s'ti

Posted by Anonymous

on Wed, Nov 5 2003 2:50 AM

Originally posted by oogabooga22

As I've been playing Microsoft Train Simulator, I've been able to start the train and everything, but I can never tell which stations I'm at, and the routes get really boring after a while (especially the Amtrak NE corridor). So, what am I supposed to do?
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In regards to your problem, trying to identify the stations on your simulator, Why don't you try to find a copy of a map for the routes you run? If you do it that way, then you will be able to do what you stated earlier. My name is Ralph, and I am a former Tower operator with the Indiana Harbor Belt R.R.

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Posted by Anonymous
on Tue, Jul 8 2003 9:59 AM

What software is best for makeing new decales for loco's? How do you make new loco's alltgether? i can only make new consists.

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Posted by Anonymous
on Thu, Jun 19 2003 8:48 AM

i fnjoy the train simulator very much.thank you for find my info.
james siokos

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Posted by Anonymous
on Sun, Jun 1 2003 8:46 PM

I have that snow problem too. I also have a problem with the Tokyo part, I run into a dead end just as soon as I leave the station. Anyone got any ideas?
Pop

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Posted by Anonymous
on Thu, May 15 2003 6:45 AM

I do not have Mapleleaf Tracks but have experienced the problem with the snowy night on the Marais Pass sim

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Posted by tankertoad70
on Mon, May 12 2003 6:17 PM

If you use the F10 key, you will see what your next stations are and how many miles to 'em.

Don in 'Orygun' City

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Posted by Anonymous
on Sat, Apr 26 2003 9:11 PM

I had the same problem with my computer, untill I put more memory into my computer. Now I can use snow, and turn the graphics up on the game.

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Posted by Anonymous
on Sat, Apr 12 2003 11:24 PM

Thanks I worked fine

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