Hi all, I had been pretty active in earlier versions of Trainz, even built a working model layout in TS2009 with yards, scenery and all that, upgraded to v2012 and just got out of it.
So, I'm back! And man, all these versions. I lurked here a bit, most of the threads with people like me looking to update are recommending TANE.
Basically like many here am a rail-fan and former model railroader, (also flight sim with FSX and X-plane) but just looking to run trains in the real world settings or model, I like it all. I have a Core7 WIN7 64 bit machine with 16 gig of ram, appropriate sound and video to run the new versions, but honestly am overwhelmed trying to pick out a version. Yes, seems "TANE" is the best choice to just have the options to do everything, then upgrade to 19 when it is ready? (If I am understanding this.)
I like the US stuff, and really just "play" more than run realistic loco simulation --- as in I prefer DCC control but still like the bells and whistles. (Pun intended). Would definitely get a first class ticket again to download more trains etc, I did that in 2009 as well.
Well anyway, any thoughts are appreciated. Alot has happened in 6 years! Or I have just been away too long!
Thanks - Mike
So, I'm back! And man, all these versions. I lurked here a bit, most of the threads with people like me looking to update are recommending TANE.
Basically like many here am a rail-fan and former model railroader, (also flight sim with FSX and X-plane) but just looking to run trains in the real world settings or model, I like it all. I have a Core7 WIN7 64 bit machine with 16 gig of ram, appropriate sound and video to run the new versions, but honestly am overwhelmed trying to pick out a version. Yes, seems "TANE" is the best choice to just have the options to do everything, then upgrade to 19 when it is ready? (If I am understanding this.)
I like the US stuff, and really just "play" more than run realistic loco simulation --- as in I prefer DCC control but still like the bells and whistles. (Pun intended). Would definitely get a first class ticket again to download more trains etc, I did that in 2009 as well.
Well anyway, any thoughts are appreciated. Alot has happened in 6 years! Or I have just been away too long!
Thanks - Mike
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