TS2006 alive but not well

[LCL999]

When I first got TS2006, which was quite some time ago, I was dissapointed to find it had bugs. So I put it on the back burner with the intention of applying fixes or else upgrading "one day".

But I still get all the TRAINZ emails, most of which I don't have time to read.

Now I see that, with very little notice, support for TS2006 is being withdrawn this month. Hmmmm. And I haven't really used it. Maybe I upgrade. So I go to the Auran store and what do I find. TS2006 is still for sale (TS2004 also!), and so are a number of add-ons such as the Trainz Routes 1 through 4. But no upgrades!

It seems to me that it is improper to offer a product on-line when support is being withdrawn almost immediately.

I would appreciate some explanations.

Sincerely
Louis

 

[cascaderailroad]

Fortunately you can still download assets and routes from the DLS, in TRS2004/2006, through the CMP, and you can create your own stuff in Paintshed.

As for content that you make ie: Paintshed, Reskins, Gmax etc... Uploads of such stuff are said to be unsupported.

 

[Dug]

Official statement regarding termination of support for older versions was made at least six months ago. Previous to that, Auran representatives had hinted at support termination at some point. This was not totally unexpected.

I see nothing wrong with selling old products they have in stock. Even un supported, they still function properly. 2010 $50, 2009 $35, 2006 $15 and 2004 for $5, You get what you pay for.

Plus, someone new to trainz can try it for $5 before deciding to upgrade to a newer version.


Doug

 

[pfx]

Auran can hardly be blamed for your time management. The withdrawal of support for older versions was announced months ago and has been a hot potato topic ever since.

I don't think there's anything wrong with them shifting older versions at a knock-down price either. As Dug says, it provides an affordable entry for people who perhaps don't want to fork out top whack for newer versions without having an idea what the software is like. I've done it myself with other programs.

 

[cascaderailroad]

I would be glad to help anyone with TRS2006, although I am not an expert by any means, but I might be able help you solve any issue or questions you have.

 

[shaneturner12]

I can also help with some TRS2006 problems, as TRS2006 is currently my main version of Trainz that I am using.

Shane

 

[danny5]

Louis, You might e-mail Auarun and see if they have a sp1 up date disk left.
This will bring your TRS2006 up to build 3092 if it not at that build now. That is as high as it get & mine run fine at this build. There is all the help you need here on the forum just have to ask.

 

[meatloaf747]

When I first got TS2006, which was quite some time ago, I was disappointed to find it had bugs. So I put it on the back burner with the intention of applying fixes or else upgrading "one day".
So I go to the Auran store and what do I find. TS2006 is still for sale (TS2004 also!), and so are a number of add-ons such as the Trainz Routes 1 through 4. But no upgrades! Sincerely Louis

Louis, Re; Service Pack 1 International English Language Edition TRS2006_US_2761-3092 - Size: 638 MB (File Type: .exe) Just click on this link; - http://www.auran.com/TRS2006/downloads/servicepacks/TRS2006_US_2761-3092.exe - (still on Auran website)...

Release notes; http://forums.auran.com/trainz/showthread.php?t=81 - & - http://www.auran.com/TRS2006/index.php

Installation guide; http://forums.auran.com/trainz/showthread.php?t=80

Cheers, Mac...

 

[robogo]

Much was said concerning the "support" issue, BEST NEWS is Auran did not pull the plug, yet. So dont wait, DLS and CMP is still working fine, without a FCT, so connect and get loaded.

Personally I am really thankfull for this, THANX Auran.