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This week sees the release of the new Farming Simulator Platinum, as well as the new Locomotive Pack Volume 1 containing 4 of the most popular DLC packs combined into one. You can also read about how First Class Tickets work and have a look at the latest Locomotive Pack SD80MAC released by Jointed Rail.

Coming up in the next few weeks, changes will be made to the Trainz Community Forums. The forums will be taken down offline for essential maintenance and upgrades. We will be back bigger and better than before, with more user features, sign in options and areas for community members to express themselves. Plenty of notice will be given before the changes happen.



Locomotives Volume 1 compiles a series of N3V's most popular Trainz add-on's in a tribute to the splendour and excitement of the steam era. Carefully researched and detailed, this locomotive collection aims to do justice to the glory of steam engine locomotives.

This pack contains the following Locomotives:
  • LMS Coronation Scot
  • PRR TI - A Fleet of Modernism
  • Duchess
  • Blue Comet
If you've been waiting for the right time to explore downloadable content for Trainz, then wait no more. With this new Locomotive Pack 1, you can experience 4 of the most popular add-on's for Trainz ever made. And we've even lowered the price! Read More...





This Platinum Edition of one of the best selling PC simulation games of last year offers the player an even more realistic agricultural experience. Building on from the popular base game which allowed players to experience the real life of a farmer in stunning detail, through multiple-player mode, husbandry; and detailed vehicles. You can now generate and sell your own energy via the new biogas, wind; and solar energy plants.


The Farming Simulator 2011 Platinum Edition is a must have for every agriculture and technical simulator fan.

New platinum features include:
  • Vehicle Wheel Loaders.
  • 6 New Heavy Equipment Machines.
  • 13 New Trailers to Increase Farm Productivity.
  • 5 New Buildings Including Renewable Energy Plants.
Click here for system requirements and to read more.




This week we're proud to bring you JointedRail's latest expansion set for Trainz Simulator. The SD80MAC Locomotive!

To date, there have only been 3 major companies to use the SD80MAC locomotive, and each of their unique logos and branding has been included in this pack. With production beginning in 1995, these 5,000 horsepower diesel-electric machines were so loved by the Consolidated Rail Corporation, that they ended up buying them all!

When Conrail's business was split between the Norfolk Southern Railway (NS) and CSX Transportation (CSXT) in 1997, the SD80MACs went with them. Norfolk Southern ended up receiving 17 Units while CSX took control of the other 13.

Included in this new pack from JointedRail, you'll find the SD80MAC Locomotive with all three different rail corporation brandings. Read More...




Every now and then we receive inquiries about First Class Tickets and how people can use them. So we decided to take some time out and explain the ins and outs of the First Class Ticket system, and just how it can help you.

If you're a regular user of the Download Station, then a First Class Ticket is something you should consider and here's why:
  • There's no limit to how much or how often you download!
  • Priority Download Station access!
  • Only 1 FCT needed per account, not per product!
  • Increased download speeds!
There are four kinds of First Class Tickets on offer, and each one lasts for a set number of days. You can pick from 90 Days, 180 Days; 365 Days, or a Lifetime subscription. Each of these tickets does the same thing; the only variance is the number of days it lasts before expiring.

Once you've purchased your First Class Ticket, head on over to the download tickets page to activate your ticket. Once activated, your account will be flagged as a FCT holder and your download speeds will be uncapped, giving you unrestricted access to as much of the Download Station as you can handle. But remember, the tickets expiry date starts getting closer as soon as you activate it!

Finally, please note that First Class Tickets are not a physical product. You won't need to wait for the postman before you can take advantage of your purchase. And keep in mind that to use a First Class Ticket, you will need a registered Planet Auran account and a copy of Trainz Simulator 09 or above.

If you're interested in a First Class Ticket you can pick one up here



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