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Mystery Train - Need a Hint...

What Train is this?
By the 1950's, passenger revenues on America's railroads had long since passed their heyday. Automobiles were fast becoming an affordable option for the modern traveller, and flight was also steadily gaining in popularity.

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Trainz - Content Creator Exporter

Attention all Trainz Content Creators, did you know that we've just recently updated our exporter tool suite to provide you with more compatibility options? Our Media Max Exporters TS12 zip now contains a host of more compatibility options for 3D Max, including full support for:
  • 3D Max 4.
  • 3D Max 5.
  • 3D Max 6.
  • 3D Max 7.
  • 3D Max 8.
  • 3D Max 9.
  • 3D Max 2008 - 32bit & 64 bit.
  • 3D Max 2009 - 32bit & 64 bit.
  • 3D Max 2010 - 32bit & 64 bit.
  • 3D Max 2011 - 32bit & 64 bit.
  • 3D Max 2012 - 32bit & 64 bit.
But we didnīt just stop there. We realise that there are content creators out there who like to use other modelling software. And while we donīt offer support for different exporters at this stage, we did the next best thing and updated our Trainz Importer TS12 zip (Click here for more information).

This importer provides support for converting simple xml models and animations into Trainz .im & .kin formats. This allows you to use any custom exporters you want to import your models properly into Trainz Simulator.



Screenshots of the Week - Run by the Trainz Community
Each week on the Trainz Forums you can find a competition asking for the best screen shots that you can produce! This competition is run by members of the Trainz community, with the best images chosen (by voting in the appropriate forum thread) by the community.

Below are the winning screen shots: for the 13th to the 20th of October by Isegrinns, and for the 20th to the 27th of October by mezzoprezzo.


Screenshot by mezzoprezzo

Screenshot by Isegrinns





Trainz Simulator 12 - Bundle Bonanza!


Trainz 12 + PRR T1
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Trainz Simulator 12
Trainz Simulator 12 includes the most exciting new feature in the history of Trainz. You guys asked for it, and now we have delivered! Players from all over the world can build, play and operate railroads together in this new and exciting experience!

PRR T1 - A Fleet of Moderism
The PRR T1 'A Fleet of Modernism' Addon Pack recreates the striking image of these shark nosed behemoths in their days of speeding the 'Fleet of Modernism' cars to their destination on trains such as 'The Broadway Limited' and 'The General'.
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Trainz 12 + Duchess
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Trainz Simulator 12 + Duchess
Trainz Simulator 12
Trainz Simulator 12 includes the most exciting new feature in the history of Trainz. You guys asked for it, and now we have delivered! Players from all over the world can build, play and operate railroads together in this new and exciting experience!

The Duchess
The LMS Duchess pack is a high quality representation of the locomotives in LMS crimson and BR green liveries in unstreamlined guise. Scripted running numbers and nameplates provide 36 members of the class for your enjoyment.
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Trainz 12 + Blue Comet
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Trainz Simulator 12 + Blue Comet
Trainz Simulator 12
Trainz Simulator 12 includes the most exciting new feature in the history of Trainz. You guys asked for it, and now we have delivered! Players from all over the world can build, play and operate railroads together in this new and exciting experience!

The Blue Comet
The Blue Comet addon pack recreates the excitement and splendour of this remarkable train. Stunningly detailed and making use of up-to-date smoke, sound, physics and script features, the Blue Comet promises to be a satisfying addition to your Trainz collection.
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Trainz Simulator Mac - 20% Off Voucher Sale!

In between developing Trainz Android, Trainz 12, Trainz multiplayer and My First Trainz Set we've been busy developing Trainz for Mac! (View Product)

Build and operate the railroad of your dreams.

Trainz Simulator Mac includes everything you need to build and operate your own dream railroad. You can build a fun layout in minutes, faithfully recreate a steam railroad from days gone by or develop a fully fledged 100+ mile prototypical route; the choice is yours. Explore routes with other rail fans in Trainz Online Multiplayer!

Drive Steam, Diesel or Electric trains (and even trams, boats and cars)
Play and Interact with other Trainz players from all over the world
Operate a complete working rail line with interactive industries
Build and customize your own living railroad
Share your creations and your passion with other rail fans

SpeedTree©
High Quality and detailed trees breathe new life into your routes and bring your worlds to life.

Routes
Included in the TS Mac Release will be several new routes for you to explore as well as improvements to routes you're all used to. These include:
  • Avery - Drexel
  • CN Holly Subdivision
  • Conrail Lincoln Secondary
  • CSX Saginaw Subdivision
  • Detroit Connecting Railroad
  • Downtown Traction Company
  • ECML Kings Cross - York
  • Harbor Master
  • Port Ogden and Northern


New Simulator Releases - Available Now!


World of Subways 3: London Underground
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World of Subways 3: London Underground
World of Subways is a series of the most interesting Subway and Underground routes of the world for the PC. This simulation covers the entire Circle Line in its current operational service which includes the new section to Hammersmith. This line offers a length of 27km with 35 stations, many hours of fun and interesting missions.

Features:
  • 3D - Cockpit with rotatable camera
  • Original virtual reproductions of 35 stations on the Circle Line
  • Free movement in the train and at the stations (accomplished for the first time ever!)
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Agricultural Simulator 2011 Gold Edition
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Agricultural Simulator 2011 - Gold Edition!
The gold edition contains the original game Agricultural Simulator 2011 and the add-on Biogas.

In Agricultural Simulator 2011 you are in charge of your own farm. Handle the tasks of a classical farmer like cattle breeding and growing grain. Deal with the products of your farm and expand your machinery.

Features:
  • Big game world with valleys and mountains
  • Realistic animals and vehicles
  • Thrilling career mode with trading functionality
  • Day and night sky with configurable change
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Airport Simulator
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Airport Simulator
Your task is not easy and it will require a lot of skill and stamina to your achieve goals. Organize and maintain an entire airport. Choose the best place for the airport, build the terminal, car parks and other enhancements. You manage the aircraft yourself -climb into the machine and drive it to the runway, drive the baggage to the shipment and operate the defroster. Think of everything and be diligent to avoid accidents. The better organized you are, the more successful you will be.

Features:
  • Detailed scenery in 3D graphics
  • Intriguing, ongoing story
  • Weather effects, day / night shift
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Do Not Miss Out - 25% Off Voucher Give Away!


How to Use these vouchers:
  1. You need to be logged into Planet Auran, if you do not have a profile you will need to register.
  2. Once logged in, click on the "Click to Purchase" button for the products you wish to claim the voucher for.
  3. You can now buy the product at its discounted price prior to the voucher expiring.
  4. If you want to buy multiple products, only one voucher can be used at a time, so you will need to purchase them separately.


Available Vouchers for Products:
First Class Ticket
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Trainz - 1 Year First Class Ticket
Get faster download speeds and guaranteed connections. No more "Download Station Unavailable" messages and connection speeds up to 100 times faster!

First Class Iickets enhance your In-Game downloading, web based Trainz Download Station experience.

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Trainz Simulator 2010: Engineers Edition
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Trainz Simulator 2010: Engineers Edition

Already own Trainz Simulator 12... Trainz Simulator 2010: Engineers Edition provides you with 10 additional routes, dozens of locos and rolling stock.

Everything you need to build and operate your own dream railroad. You can build a fun layout in minutes, faithfully recreate a steam railroad from days gone by or develop a fully fledged 100+ mile prototypical route; the choice is yours.

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PRR T1 - A Fleet of Modernism
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Trainz DLC - PRR T1 - A Fleet of Modernism
The PRR T1 'A Fleet of Modernism' Addon Pack recreates the striking image of these shark nosed behemoths in their days of speeding the 'Fleet of Modernism' cars to their destination on trains such as 'The Broadway Limited' and 'The General'. Step into the cab and take charge of these mighty horses, relax in the comfort of your roomette, or enjoy the view from the observation lounge.

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Blue Comet
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Trainz DLC - Blue Comet

The Blue Comet addon pack recreates the excitement and splendour of this remarkable train. Stunningly detailed and making use of up-to-date smoke, sound, physics and script features, the Blue Comet promises to be a satisfying addition to your Trainz collection.

Click to Purchase with Discount with 25% Off Only $14.99


Duchess
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Trainz DLC - Duchess
The LMS Duchess pack is a high quality representation of the locomotives in LMS crimson and BR green liveries in unstreamlined guise. Scripted running numbers and nameplates provide 36 members of the class for your enjoyment. These painstakingly modeled locomotives make use of the latest sound, physics and smoke systems.

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* Trainz DLC - Trainz Downloadable Content. The Trainz DLC listed above require Trainz Simulator 2010 SP3 or above to be installed.



Now Available! - LMS Coronation Scot


'On the east coast of the United Kingdom, the London and North Eastern Railway was setting the benchmark by racing passengers between London and Newcastle in style and in record time aboard it's streamlined Silver Jubilee service.

To the west, the London Midland and Scottish Railway took note of the global phenomenon and particularly the positive publicity that the LNER's advances attracted.

Aware of the rival's plans to expand on it's success, LMS directors set to work on establishing their own foothold in the new age of high speed rail.'


The Coronation Scot addon pack celebrates the halcyon days of LMS passenger service, recreating the sights and sounds of this remarkable historic train.

Main Features
  • LMS Princess Coronation locomotives 6220-6224 in Caledonian Railway blue
  • LMS Princess Coronation locomotives 6225-6229 in LMS Crimson
  • LMS Princess Coronation locomotives 6235-6244 in LMS Crimson with double chimney
  • LMS Princess Coronation locomotives 6245-6248 in wartime black with double chimney
  • The full consist of Coronation Scot coaches including BFK to D1961, FK to D1960, RFO to D1902, RK to D1912, TO to D1981 and BTK to D1905.
  • Stanier Period III Carriages in both LMS Crimson and BR Crimson and Cream including BFK to D1910, RK to D1912 and RFO to D1902.
  • Authentically detailed loco cab and rideable passenger interiors.
  • Scripted couplers, steam heat and brake hoses compatible with existing S&C and LMS sets.
  • Scripted loco headcodes.
  • Scripted loco numbers and nameboards.
  • Scripted carriage lights and tail lamps.









Trainz Simulator 12

N3V Games' latest addition of Trainz Simulator is now available!
Check out this great new video showcasing some of the possibilities of Surveyor:

Main Features
  • Feel what it's like to put your hands on the controls of powerful locomotives as they power through towns, cities and rolling countryside.
  • Design and Build your own railroads with the versatile Surveyor editing tool and access hundreds of thousands of user-create assets from the Trainz Download Station.
  • Share your enthusiasm with other rail fans as your combine your efforts to operate a working rail line in the new Trainz Multiplayer.
  • Zoom all the way out to the altitude of a satellite to see more of your railroad
  • Many new realistic SpeedTree assets to use in your routes.
  • Backward compatible with TS2010 content.

New Routes
  • Balezino - Mosti
    An incredibly detailed fictional route set in the Russia's modern era. This route features electric locomotives and provides an excellent in-cab driving experience.

  • Debrecen - Nyiregyhaza
    A prototypical Hungarian route set in the modern era. This route features both electric and diesel locomotives and provides an excellent in-cab driving experience.

  • ECML Kings Cross - Newcastle
    An improved and extended version of the prototypical British route you know and love from TS2010, set in the 1970s 'blue diesel' era.

  • Mojave Sub Division
    A prototypical US freight route set in the 1990s, including a selection of ATSF and SP diesels such as the GP60M, B40-8W, SD40T and SD45. Over sixty miles of challenging driving through the Californian desert.

  • Municipal Transit Railway
    A fictional North American city with streetcars and an elevated commuter railroad.

  • Norfolk & Western - Appalachian Coal
    A late 1950s route with long coal trains and articulated steam locos and featuring a true icon of North American steam - the N&W Y6b 2-8-8-2.

  • Northeast Corridor - Wilmington To Philadelphia
    Thirty miles of route through dense urban landscape on the premier U.S. passenger mainline, Amtrak's North East Corridor. Set in the modern era.

  • Southern China
    Set in China's modern era, this fictional but stunningly realistic route features diesel locomotives such as the DF7C, ND5, DF11, and DF11G.


















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