A little gem that I've just stumbled upon and decided to give a try for something different, (it's cheap too!) is "Create your own model railway deluxe" by Focus software, here.
I thought that it would be another cheap 'n cheerful, (read awful!) bit of software but No!
It actually simulates very well real model railway building complete with individual power controls, isolation switches, points control, signals that work and even uncoupling. Add to that the fact that the graphics are really very good, the locos feature sound and smoke where appropriate and there is loads of variety with the rolling stock and you have a very good value package. Terrain building is good and there is texture control, tunnels, bridges and lots of buildings. There's a good pdf manual and tutorial supplied with loads of already constructed layouts to give you ideas.
I've only scratched the surface at the moment but from what I've seen so far it's excellent value.
The cheapest I've found so far is on Amazon (UK) at £7.51 including postage. This was new and wrapped.
Give it a whirl and let me know what you think!
Terry
I thought that it would be another cheap 'n cheerful, (read awful!) bit of software but No!
It actually simulates very well real model railway building complete with individual power controls, isolation switches, points control, signals that work and even uncoupling. Add to that the fact that the graphics are really very good, the locos feature sound and smoke where appropriate and there is loads of variety with the rolling stock and you have a very good value package. Terrain building is good and there is texture control, tunnels, bridges and lots of buildings. There's a good pdf manual and tutorial supplied with loads of already constructed layouts to give you ideas.
I've only scratched the surface at the moment but from what I've seen so far it's excellent value.
The cheapest I've found so far is on Amazon (UK) at £7.51 including postage. This was new and wrapped.
Give it a whirl and let me know what you think!
Terry
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