Hi, I'm located in the US, so this post is directed to those who live here and can address the situation in this country.
I just read a recommendation for Trainz in Model Railroad Planning 2007. However, when I looked into purchasing a copy, I found numerous versions for sale, apparently from different companies (not retailers, but OEMs), including but not limited to Auran itself. User reports ranged from superb to junk. Complaints included bait and switch (add ons required for full functionality) and lack of documentation. Exactly what is included and what is not included in the various versions remains a mystery to me.
A visit to the Auran web site did not help a bit. I still can't make sense out of which version has what bits and pieces, and I remain with no clue as to which, if any, I should purchase. I am aware that Auran is in receivership.
So, can someone please clue me in on what I should buy? My interests are strictly US railroads in the mid 30s to mid 40s era, including but not limited to heavy interurbans with freight traffic, such as the Piedmont and Northern.
FWIW, I do NOT have high speed Internet access.
Thanks.
BentFrog
I just read a recommendation for Trainz in Model Railroad Planning 2007. However, when I looked into purchasing a copy, I found numerous versions for sale, apparently from different companies (not retailers, but OEMs), including but not limited to Auran itself. User reports ranged from superb to junk. Complaints included bait and switch (add ons required for full functionality) and lack of documentation. Exactly what is included and what is not included in the various versions remains a mystery to me.
A visit to the Auran web site did not help a bit. I still can't make sense out of which version has what bits and pieces, and I remain with no clue as to which, if any, I should purchase. I am aware that Auran is in receivership.
So, can someone please clue me in on what I should buy? My interests are strictly US railroads in the mid 30s to mid 40s era, including but not limited to heavy interurbans with freight traffic, such as the Piedmont and Northern.
FWIW, I do NOT have high speed Internet access.
Thanks.
BentFrog