TANE, TANE Deluxe, or TMR?

[DaveBaum]

I'm considering purchasing TANE. This will be my first foray into train simulation. I expect that my primary focus will be to create my own routes, probably "compressed", though it doesn't necessarily have to look like a model railroad. I may also try my hand at replicating some old model railroad track plans, though again it doesn't have to look like a model on a table with brick walls in the background. My dilemma is that I don't have a good feel for how much content comes with TANE or how much I'll be able to easily find as freeware.

TMR sounds interesting, but I gather that TANE is the "main" product, and will actually be a slightly higher version once SP2 is released, and perhaps will get more frequent updates in the future. Also, TANE is available on Mac, and TMR isn't there yet.

Which product, TMR or TANE gives you a better toolbox of assets with which to build your own layouts? If TANE falls a little short is this something that is easily remedied via DLS? Would the Deluxe version of TANE be worth the extra cost? I can't say that any of the deluxe routes appeal to me, though they may very well have good locos, rolling stock, buildings, etc. that I'd want to use.

Would I be better off sticking with vanilla TANE and then purchasing the TMR routes as DLC once they become available?

Finally, if I'm buying TANE is there any reason besides price to prefer buying direct vs. Steam vs. Apple App Store? What's the DRM system when you buy direct? How long does it take for patches to show up in Steam or the App Store?

 

[RW912]

Hi Dave, I sadly cannot give an answer to most of your questions but I'm pretty sure you'll get more replies to your post.

What I -can- tell though is that there are tons of downloads availabe on the DLS, locomotives, layouts, coaches, freight cars, buildings....you name it and it can be found.
Besides that there are loads of non DLS websites from all over the world, take a look at the TrainzPremiumRoutes website under the links tab, many links there. Some creators (especially the ones from Eastern Europe and Russia) are masters in creating content. Anyway, there is more to download than you'll ever need, have fun!

Ron

 

[daylightrain]

I can't comment on Trainz Model Railroad as I don't own it, but Trainz: A New Era is my recommendation. Once SP2 comes out TANE will have access to all the TMR routes. TANE will most likely recive more support and updates than TMR as it is the core "flagship" game per say.

Go go with the deluxe version of TANE. Lots of great pre-installed routes and content. There is a heavy focus on British, American and Australian content, though.

Also, I would recommend Getting it through Steam. Updates come out quickly and they update automatically. I'm sure your aware of the advantages Steam
has already, so I won't go into too many details.

 

[JCitron]

Welcome to the forums, Dave.

TMR 2017 is a niche product which is aimed at model railroaders. It's basically T:ANE with less content. When T:ANE is at the full SP2 level, it will load any route created in TMR. With that said, I too recommend going with T:ANE deluxe as that gives you everything and then some, and if you want the TMR routes later, you can install them. The built-in ones in TMR will be available, however, as pay-ware, which would be the same if you purchased T:ANE Standard then wanted the Deluxe routes.

As far as going through Steam versus ordering directly from N3V, it's your call, however, I will say that Steam does lag behind the update curve a big due to requirements Steam has on the binary files, which need to be tested and verified once again after they were created for the N3V version. Outside of that, the versions are identical, though Steam versions do come with a different build number (version).

At any rate, there's no fear of losing any support here. As long as you have a registered version of T:ANE or TMR2017, should you go that route, showing on your timeline, you'll receive all the support you need here in the forums.

Now before you jump and press the purchase button anywhere, please ensure your machine meets the technical requirements to run the program. The program will not support DX10 at all, or a 32-bit operating system. You need to be 64-bit and have a DX11 or higher video card, and basically have a system that will play modern games successfully without problems, so please post your machine specs so we can post any recommendations as needed.

 

[DaveBaum]

Welcome to the forums, Dave.

Now before you jump and press the purchase button anywhere, please ensure your machine meets the technical requirements to run the program. The program will not support DX10 at all, or a 32-bit operating system. You need to be 64-bit and have a DX11 or higher video card, and basically have a system that will play modern games successfully without problems, so please post your machine specs so we can post any recommendations as needed.

Macbook Pro, 2.5GHz i7, 16GB RAM, 200GB free SSD space, AMD Radeon R9 M370X graphics.

 

[JCitron]

Macbook Pro, 2.5GHz i7, 16GB RAM, 200GB free SSD space, AMD Radeon R9 M370X graphics.

I'll leave this for the Mac Guys to help you with.

 

[mikeaust]

There are a lot of creators now using Tane Deluxe for their routes, that means a lot of missing dependencies for the standard version users.
Much better to get Deluxe to save a full price purchase to cover the problem.
You can create model railroads in Tane without too much trouble.
Cheers,
Mike

 

[pcas1986]

Once TANE SP2 comes out, it will be easier for Mac users to create 3D models for use in Trainz/TANE. That may not appeal initially if you only want to build your own routes but its always possible there is a particular building, bridge or some other scenery object you want that isn't available.

I agree with the previous comments about TMR17. It's really a niche product intended to appeal to those who like model railway layouts.

 

[Bob_Ross]

I think you should buy whatever you are comfortable with spending the money on.

TANE:standard is all you need to get started. It'll allow you to do anything you want to do right now.

The next step would be the purchase of a First Class Ticket to the Download Station, which will allow you to quickly grab other free routes to try out, along with literally thousands of items you'll eventually go looking for when you start building.

Buy it wherever you like, just remember to register it!

 

[Vern]

I bought TANE Standard Edition on Steam. TBH if you want to get started probably all you need - unless you specifically want or need the extra routes in Deluxe. If your interest is in building routes rather than running those created by others, most of the assets you use will be from the DLS not built in, anyway.

I have no regrets buying the Steam version. While the upgrade path lags a few days behind N3V there is the advantage that Steam does it seamlessly - no patches to download and manually install. You might also find you can pick TANE up at a bargain price if you wait for the Steam summer sale which usually starts towards the end of June. And on a final note, Steam allows you to "play" the game for up to two hours and if not happy, you can get your money back and the software is deleted.

 

[Matt3985]

A little off topic, but are they still selling Collectors Editions of Trainz: A New Era or did they stop, if so Im glad I got my copy when I preordered TANE. Im asking because Ive notice people are not talking about it lately.

But back to the subject I would highly recommend you getting the Deluxe Version of Trainz A New Era, as it comes with extra built in routes that the standard version does not have. Im not sure if the Deluxe version comes with those 2 bonus DLC engines that the Collectors Version had built in or not...

 

[DaveBaum]

Thank you for all of the advice - it has been very helpful. There's strong consensus that I can ignore TMR and go with TANE. As for base vs. deluxe, either would let me do what I want. One comment weighed the heaviest with me was:

"There are a lot of creators now using Tane Deluxe for their routes, that means a lot of missing dependencies for the standard version users."

I've run into this sort of issue with other games that allow for user generated content. Although I'm sure there are workarounds, the simplicity of starting with a larger set of common assets is appealing.

But the biggest reason for buying deluxe came from my 7 year old son, who loved the videos of a couple of the routes. The opportunity to spend time exploring that content together is well worth the price.

I have a slight preference for Steam, but at the moment the prices are making this decision easier:

Steam: $75
Trainz MegaPack: $50 (tane deluxe, plus a couple extra trains and a session).

Of course I could wait around for a steam sale, but I'm impatient and want to start playing!

Also, thanks for the suggestion about getting a First Class Ticket. I have absolutely no idea how much downloading I'll be doing 6 months from now, but an FTC will definitely make a big difference while I'm getting started.

 

[philskene]

Dave --

I see that you have purchased the Deluxe version?

I have the Standard, Deluxe and TMR installed. From memory the Deluxe is the Standard plus additional downloads that are added after the base installation?

If that is the case I'd suggest keeping one version without the add-ons and one with. If, like me, you are interested in both constructing and sharing routes you can do this using the Standard version so that it is accessible and usable by all Trainz users.

If you have a particular interested in model layouts I have several on the Download Station, for example my latest one:

https://forums.auran.com/trainz/sho...ear-Lake-Mining-quot-a-NG-model-Trainz-layout

Phil

 

[Railhead001]

Follow the masses but the funny thing is for pure out of the box enjoyment, TMR can't be beat in my opinion...Tane is good if you want to build routes but the lackluster routes that come with it at least in the standard version is a joke......follow my thread in the TMR section and look at what I did/am doing with the Brazemoe Yard Layout.............model trainz or not it has come a long way and has some of the best operating possibilities you could want......If I had paid more for Tane then the sale price I would want a refund...for building your routes it may be better but soon both versions will be interchangeable. Where I do like Tane is for some of the routes I downloaded off the DLS such as the narrow gauge MRR by Philskene are masterpieces that installed completely in Tane but TMR17 had a lot of missing assets.

Below is one of my recent videos showing off some of the Brazemore updates, like I said my foray is in detailing not route building so TMR suits me just fine...enjoy your version....as long as you have fun with it you made the right choice

For other Brazemore Yard developments......

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsqkvQoVuQkbE4bpHwNZsww

Railhead001

 

[jordon412]

But back to the subject I would highly recommend you getting the Deluxe Version of Trainz A New Era, as it comes with extra built in routes that the standard version does not have. Im not sure if the Deluxe version comes with those 2 bonus DLC engines that the Collectors Version had built in or not...

I've got the Deluxe edition and I just took the Duchess out on the ECML for a short spin.

 

[DaveBaum]

follow my thread in the TMR section and look at what I did/am doing with the Brazemoe Yard Layout.

Actually your Brazemore work (and thread) is one of the things that convinced me to buy Trainz in the first place! Some of the other routes also look very interesting and I suspect I'll eventually purchase the TMR content as DLC.

 

[Railhead001]

Actually your Brazemore work (and thread) is one of the things that convinced me to buy Trainz in the first place! Some of the other routes also look very interesting and I suspect I'll eventually purchase the TMR content as DLC.

Thanks for the compliment....and my first revision of the Brazemore Yard Layout (freight) should be coming out shortly........