Trainz Railroad Simulator 2006

by Auran

Product Features

• 5 CD's
• 10 all new fully realized routes
• over 50 new activites

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• ASIN: B000E9A1TW
• Item model number: 2006
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 10, 2004
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,885 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)

Product Description

Ride the rails in one of the most realistic train simulations. Trainz Railroad Simulator 2006 (TRS2006) sets new standards of realism and immersion in operating a virtual railroad. TRS2006 significantly enhances the driving experience with improvements to the physics engine, adding to the challenge of keeping your train performing efficiently.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Auran Trainz, better sound please., September 17, 2006

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R. Green - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Trainz Railroad Simulator 2006 (CD-ROM)

I have 2004 Microsoft Railroad Simulator as well.

Pros

Trainz 2006 has better graphics, at least a generation ahead, and the tools for modifying the layouts are much better. No having to mess with putting in switches as in 2004 Microsoft Railroad Simulator. It's automatically done as track gets added.

Cons

Sound. Very buggy. For awhile, no sound at all. Then I found if I get Windows Media Player going, sound. Not even good sound. The electric locomotives have a very annoying buzz, and the deisels sre semi-decent but still much work to be done. 2004 Microsoft Railroad Simulator has much better sound. In MSR, when when the Dash-9 gets going, it's very real, air brakes, horn and all. You would swear there's a huge deisel idling away behind your chair.

Same

Both have decent interfaces for operating the trains. Moving around in the layouts as they get modified both have are intuitive.

In summation, Trainz is in someways a generation ahead of 2004 Microsoft Railroad Simulator. The sound is a big component of any gaming experience tho, and until Auran comes up with a fix or updated program, I have to give it no more then two stars.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars It is great!!!, April 30, 2006

A Kid's Review

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Trainz Railroad Simulator 2006 (CD-ROM)

I am 12 yeas old and I love the game! I love how you can create your own routes. Also, you can drive your trains in many different countries and the trains are so detailed. If you love trains, then then YOU SHOULD BUY THE GAME!!!

5.0 out of 5 stars Train Simulation, October 26, 2010

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Chris - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Trainz Railroad Simulator 2006 (CD-ROM)

The product that I purchase over amazon.com was perfect for being a used item. Will definitely shop there again.