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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 Anonymous

on Sat, Mar 8 2003 5:09 PM

try using F6-F7 keys, It may help.

Posted by smurf

on Sun, Mar 9 2003 8:24 AM

Did you hit the F6 button and get the station name in blue?

Regards, Smurf

Posted by louisnash

on Fri, Mar 14 2003 5:49 PM

Not a reply but a question. How are the graphics on the microsoft simulator. I have checked the website and it looks like it is close to the real thing. I just recently bought "trainmaster" and the graphics aren't even close to what i expected. Very disappointed with it. You can't see any of your consist or anything. any helpful thoughts about it would be very helpful. I'd like to see what replies I can get to from people that have maybe tries both.

Posted by David3

on Fri, Mar 14 2003 7:33 PM

I have Trainmaster and Microsoft Train Simulator and I think that Train Simulator is alot better than Trainmaster. Train Simulator lets at you look at your train from different angles and views. When you drive passenger trains you can also sit in the coach. On Marias pass with the BNSF you can drive the Dash 9, and GP 38-2, but you can get downloads from the website to drive the SD40-2, and with that download you can get two new cars for the BNSF route. With the same download you can get a caboose, with an excellent caboose view! I think Train Simulator is alot better than Trainmaster.

Posted by Anonymous

on Sat, Mar 29 2003 8:04 PM

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?

Posted by Anonymous

on Wed, Apr 2 2003 7:51 AM

Yes i have when I go to external veiw 2 and stay there my computer shuts down and reboots

~UP3593

Posted by Anonymous

on Wed, Apr 2 2003 10:43 AM

Don,t you guys know about www.train-sim.com. You can down load neat things like Alco's, F units and even new routes all for free.

Posted by Anonymous

on Fri, Apr 11 2003 12:10 AM

I recently purchased Train-Sim nice program, and I down loaded 2 upgrades which are sitting on my desk top, how do you install the new engines into the program? any help would be appreciated.
Bee Line

Posted by Anonymous

on Fri, Apr 11 2003 7:02 PM

The f6 button will show you the name of your stations in addition to the yards, sidings, etc.
Check out Mapleleaftracks.com if you you would like to add more routes and trains.

Posted by Anonymous

on Fri, Apr 11 2003 7:05 PM

I believe I right clicked it and opened it. Your PC should show you the MSTS file and just click the install button. It's a snap.

Posted by Anonymous

on Sat, Apr 12 2003 11:24 PM

Thanks I worked fine

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.

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

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