Can anyone please advise me on what, good, computer virtusl Railway software there is available ?
I want something which I can add scenery and buildings to. Which I can view, and save to file, 3d images of.
If possible could it also run various locos round it once completed ?
Obviously it has got to be "N" scale. Preferably with a selection of different train, track, scenery, buildings and accessories.
PLEASE !
I don't think there are any virtual "build your own" model railway RPG's out there, the nearest you would get is probably some thing Transport Tycoon, or A Train ( you will need an Amiga emulator for that one).
The only one that permits you to "drive" a train is "train simulator"
That is what I thought. The likes of Hornby haven't got it yet ! "N" gauge IS the way forward. I have bought there VR2, even though they don't do "N" gauge.
I am designing a layout using "Any Rail". But do you know how I can get 3D images ?
I can't quite understand how, in a virtual simulation of running a train, scale makes any difference.
I do understand that if you are drawing up layout plans, then yes, the scale has to be specified.
There are quite a few train driver simulations out there. :thumbsup:
Of course you ARE quite correct.
I was just wondering if I might be able to design my, "N" gauge, model railway, and see how it looks.
I see you are from New Zeeland. You are very fortunate !
I have always wanted to visit.
Quote from: simontk on December 19, 2015, 05:58:20 AM
Can anyone please advise me on what, good, computer virtusl Railway software there is available ?
I want something which I can add scenery and buildings to. Which I can view, and save to file, 3d images of.
If possible could it also run various locos round it once completed ?
Obviously it has got to be "N" scale. Preferably with a selection of different train, track, scenery, buildings and accessories.
PLEASE !
3rd PlanIt is the only one I know of. I used this software many years ago and found it very good. The latest version is http://www.eldoradosoft.com/3pi.htm (http://www.eldoradosoft.com/3pi.htm) and it supports train running http://www.eldoradosoft.com/train_running.htm (http://www.eldoradosoft.com/train_running.htm).
Its not cheap though and takes I while to learn all the features.
:beers:
Wow ............ O M G lol
I have just downloaded the free trial.
It certainly IS a comprehensive piece of software. I haven't seen the price yet ????
But it does look superb !
SCARM will soon have the ability to have locos on the tracks. See the demo videos on youtube.
Quote from: simontk on December 19, 2015, 09:44:24 AM
Of course you ARE correct.
I was just wondering if I might be able to design my, "N" gauge, model railway, and see how it looks.
I see you are from New Zeeland. You are very fortunate !
I have always wanted to visit.
New Zealand is indeed a beautiful place, and I go there often, unfortunately I have to take a flight across the ditch from Australia ;D ;) :beers:
unfortunately I have to take a flight across the ditch from Australia
but it IS a lot easier, AND CHEAPER ! lol, than from here in the UK. :laugh:
i think some train simulators allow you to add content, build your own lines... beyond me though
tim