Train Simulator 2012

[metrobus]

I for one would be deeply disappointed if that was the new default UK engine, Modern stuff is getting old now Besides how would one get sounds for it
regards
Edward

[hertsbob]

Besides how would one get sounds for it

That's easy. They just go whine, whine, whine, whine, whine, whine, whine, whine, whine, whine.

[Kariban]

Don't have to go far to record that, then.

[BenBlairL]

I demand PRR stock if the new American route is the Horseshoe.

[arcticfurnace]

I demand PRR stock if the new American route is the Horseshoe.

Why do people "demand" things so much nowadays. "I would like" is a much nicer way to go about thing, and a few pleases wouldn't go amiss either, sheesh. Facebook is full of people demanding things all the time, and its so annoying.

Luckily for you, there looks to be PRR stock on the Horseshoe route, judging by the various screenshots they have put out over the last few months.

[iceman2117]

hi, ...

New Pics from nice Horseshoe Route.

g'ice






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[ihavenonamenoreallyidont]

Are those trees 3D?

[bigvern]

I was about to suggest we are seeing the same old trees again but on closer examination it does appear there are some new ones.

On a slightly different angle, I see Amazon are offering RW3 for £29.99. Now depending how much RSC are going to be asking for the new routes, which will effectively become de-facto default content, it might actually be cheaper to buy the new version, uninstall RW2 and have a fresh start with RW3 than purchase the two routes individually - unless they are only £10 to £12 each. Not sure how that might affect existing DLC. Thoughts?

[bdy26]

They do look 3D, and on the basis they are casting shadows i think they must be.

Good spot Vern - I'd guess that as long as you could log into your existing Steam account it should reinstall your DLC.

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[johnmckenzie]

Those screenshots look stunning!

[USRailFan]

which will effectively become de-facto default content

The Challenger or A1 didn't become "de facto default content" even though they came bundled with new copies of RW for a while, so why should Horseshoe Curve be?????

[crumplezone]

I'm sorry, but, where are people pulling the fact there is going to be both a new US AND UK route available at launch and with RW3? The FAQ for RW3s mentioned there will be new locomotive and routes available around the time of launch but that doesn't mean with release and one scrolls down further it mentions one new US route and one new UK locomotive, no mention of both US and UK routes, just the US one, which people had already guessed was the horseshoe curve.

They already priced the new route at £9.99 on release going up to 19.99 alittle later aswell so for those who get a free upgrade its not cutting off ones own limb to purchase it, and I assume the idea behind making it purchasable for free upgrade owners is for the option of the customer, its a US route so not all will be interested in it. Before anyone says "well the new route is default with RW3", no actually, its not default with a normal version of RW3, its with a deluxe edition of RW3 which from steam's past history are normally priced higher, so in fact its not default as some might have mentioned in the past.

RS.com could do with giving a updated FAQ considering its 20days to release to stop all the disinformation being spread.

[bigvern]

Also, we will have an amazing new route, fully optimized to show off all
the new technology, this will be available bundled with every new purchase of the Train Simulator 2012 Steam Edition.

From the RSC FAQ so at least one of the routes, presumably Horseshoe Curve, will be included in RW3. If it is only the one then yes probably cheaper to buy it as DLC unless there are further price reductions on RW3 in the run up to launch. And I'm sorry to disagree with those who feel otherwise, but RW3 does become the new "core" product, it's not a special edition like the Tornado version, so any route included becomes fair game for builders to utilise the items from.

[Darpor]

I'm sorry, but, where are people pulling the fact there is going to be both a new US AND UK route available at launch and with RW3? The FAQ for RW3s mentioned there will be new locomotive and routes available around the time of launch but that doesn't mean with release and one scrolls down further it mentions one new US route and one new UK locomotive, no mention of both US and UK routes, just the US one, which people had already guessed was the horseshoe curve.

A lot of rubbish needs dispelling really, it's amazing how these rumours start and drag everyone in resulting in most complaining on release that RSC broke promises they didn't even make! Pointing out what you have said above, in addition on Facebook yesterday RSC have said there is a new UK route coming but AFAIK, it mentions nothing about it having anything to do with the release of RW3. So..............

The new UK locomotive is the HS2 train.............

No it isn't, the box art shows the Hitachi Super Express, however, nothing seems to have been confirmed as yet but it would strike me as silly to use such a train on a box if it wasn't included. Also, it isn't strictly a locomotive.

Because the train is the HS2 one, the new UK route coming with RW3 is HS2........

It isn't the HS2 one (see above) and there is no mention of a new UK route to be released with RW3.

Does that clear things up?

[crumplezone]

RailSimulator.com announced that they are recreating the famous Pennsylvanian Horseshoe Curve for their upcoming PC simulation game, RailWorks 3: Train Simulator 2012.
Sequel to the award-winning RailWorks 2 Train Simulator, Train Simulator 2012 looks set to push the boundaries of simulation even further, and being able to drive along this famous railroad under the shadow of the Allegheny Mountains is sure to appeal to a great many users. The Horseshoe Curve will be included with all copies of Train Simulator 2012 purchased via Steam and in the deluxe boxed addition. It will also be sold separately on Steam for customers who take advantage of the FREE upgrade to Train Simulator 2012. The Horseshoe Curve add-on is launched on promotion at just $14.99, £9.99, €11.49 (RRP: $29.99, £19.99, €22.99)

Paul Jackson, CEO of Railsimulator.com, said “The Horseshoe Curve is iconic not only to US rail fans, but to rail fans around the world – including myself. It has quite rightly been described as an engineering marvel. It also provides the first example of a purpose-built TS2012 route including all the advanced features it has to offer, and we want ALL our fans to experience TS2012 in all its finery which is why we have dropped the price by so much”

The Horseshoe Curve is situated near the town of Altoona in Pennsylvania, on a line originally constructed by the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR), and has echoed to the thunder of heavy freight trains ever since its completion in 1854. It offers the spectacle for railroad engineers – and lucky passengers – of being able to watch the rear of their train making its way along one side of the curve as the locomotives lead the train up the other side, the middle of the train running around the tight 637-foot radius curve at the top of the lake.

The Horseshoe Curve for Train Simulator 2012 is the first add-on to fully utilise all the new features in RW3: Train Simulator 2012. It accurately recreates not only the famous curve, but also many more miles of the line as it continues along to Cresson and Johnstown. Complete with appropriate PRR locomotives and rolling stock, the Horseshoe Curve also includes scenarios for players to work through in which unexpected events unfold and allow the player to rise through the ranks of their fellow engineers.

The Horseshoe Curve will be available for Train Simulator 2012 September 23.

There is the information about the route, how its available at launch.

@ Darpor:

I didn't read the mention of the new uk route being available, must have been buried 6ft under all the other rubbish which is floating on the wall page of the facebook page, suppose that started off the rumour then of both being included at launch, and honestly us UK fans have had plenty of UK routes so we can wait, were getting a new UK locomotive which hasn't been revealed yet, which we also had a whole slew of to. I'd prefer RS.com just gets RW3 ready and working with proper testing (which has been the last few DLCs been abit lacking with the run up to release).