Computer virtual Railway software ?

[simontk]

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 ! 

[Graham Walters]

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"

[simontk]

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 ?

[Bealman]

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. 

[simontk]

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. 

[austinbob]

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 and it supports train running http://www.eldoradosoft.com/train_running.htm.
Its not cheap though and takes I while to learn all the features.

[simontk]

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 !

[cjdodd]

SCARM will soon have the ability to have locos on the tracks. See the demo videos on youtube.

[Bealman]

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 

[simontk]

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. 

[bluedepot]

i think some train simulators allow you to add content, build your own lines...  beyond me though


tim