Train Sim screenshots

[LU_fan]

Did a (very) quick search and didn't find anything like this on the forum. Don't know how many members on here play TS, or if there is any interest in this type of thread. But, it's worth a try, no? Anyone who feels like it, feel free to add your own screenshots.

My first contribution took a little while to set up, using the scenario editor. LNER 91119 and GWR 43185 meeting up at King's Cross, based on a Twitter conversation between GWR and LNER possibly arranging a "date" between the two, albeit at Paddington. Personally, I thought King's Cross would make a more logical choice as both types operate from there.

Edited December 23, 2018 by LU_fan

[sem34090]

There is a thriving train simulator based thread on here, but it's slightly tucked away in the pre-grouping section of the forum and much of the content there is for Trainz, though I fly the flag for TS20xx in there occasionally.

http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/131654-virtual-pre-grouping/

 

I'm also to be found on the UKtrainsim and Dovetail forums (same username) and also on Steam (same username again).

 

In the meantime here's a screenshot from me:

[LU_fan]

Well, ok, I did find the thread in the pre-grouping forum, though I didn't actually open it. But that's pretty... Well, limited, for the lack of a better word. Isn't it? Just pre-grouping. What I had in mind, and was looking for, was a general screenshot thread where any era is allowed. I know most of what I run wouldn't be allowed in there anyway.

 

That said, thank you for your contribution! That is a lovely shot.

Edited December 21, 2018 by LU_fan

[sem34090]

We allow anything steam in the pre-grouping thread, really, but I take your point!

[LU_fan]

Ah, so not as limited as I thought. But I doubt an NSE Class 50 or SWT 442 would be allowed.

[cypherman]

Hi all,

I am an avid TS user. Just a question about graphics. Does your track sometimes appear to pixelate. Mine does especially on points. I use an nvidea graphics card. Just wondered if it did with an ATI card.

[LU_fan]

It's not really an issue I've noticed, but I'll keep my eyes open.

[njee20]

There are various graphical irritations I have with Train Sim, just look at the sharp edge of the ballast in the photo above. The trains look superb, but much of the scenery and track is actually pretty poor IMO. Some routes are definitely better than others it must be said.

 

The 91/HST shot is excellent though, I like that. the track is still much less detailed than the stock, but I guess that’s to be expected.

Edited December 23, 2018 by njee20

[LU_fan]

Pretty sure this never happened in real life, but I thought I'd give it a go, just because.

 

[russ p]

The graphics are so much better than the original one. I have seen some cab shots where the windscreen seems to lean back too much into the cab

[LU_fan]

Which one do you mean?

[russ p]

The Microsoft one from about 2000

[njee20]

Presumably the original “Microsoft Train Simulator”, which was certainly far more basic. Even within the new one you can really tell the older routes - the ECML one it came bundled with ages ago looks really dated compared to something like WCML Trent Valley.

 

Edit: too slow, shouldn’t leave the posting window open on my phone for ages before submitting!

Edited December 23, 2018 by njee20

[Trainshed Terry]

Here is one from Me

 

 

Terry

[Clearwater]

Hi

 

If I wanted to run Trainsim, what version should I buy and what sort of spec computer would I need for it to run well?

 

Thanks

 

David

[njee20]

They iterate each year - so it’s now TS2019. They change the routes and stock it comes with by default each year, but you can go back and buy any additional ones you like. You’ve no actual choice - you can’t decide that the routes included with TS2016 suited you better. Steam have regular sales, so never pay full price for content, it’s often 50-75% off.

 

You can run on a pretty modest computer, but frame rates will suffer on more detailed routes and/or if you’ve got lots of traffic moving, and load times can be painful. Tweaking settings helps - dynamic lighting makes everything look pretty but hoovers up performance. What spec have you got? I was running on a laptop with inbuilt graphics, 2.4GHz i3 processor, 8GB RAM and a standard HDD, ie nothing special. Now moved to a desktop with GTX 1050 graphics card, 3.6GHz processor, SSD and 16GB of RAM and everything loads far quicker, looks far better and runs much smoother whilst still being a pretty basic machine. Graphics card makes the biggest difference by far. Stream handles remote streaming really well, so I actually still play on the laptop on the sofa, but remotely accessing the desktop in the garage.

Edited December 25, 2018 by njee20

[LU_fan]

The Microsoft one from about 2000

Oh, I thought you meant on one of the trains. My bad.

[Steadfast]

I believe if you get an older boxed version, once installed the base software updates to 2019 and you get a different variety of included content, depending which year you buy. If had it since railworks days and have updated via steam ever since, free of charge to the current game you. You won't get each years content, but may be a cheaper route to owning.

Anyone confirm please?

 

Jo

Edited December 24, 2018 by Steadfast

[njee20]

If you can find a boxed copy then yes, you get any assets added each year, but no additional content. I’m not sure you’ll find all that many boxed copies. I’ve also had it since it was called Railworks and came bundled with the GWML among other routes.

 

Cheaper is hard to say - depends on sales etc. Right now TS2019 is £16.24, which is pretty bloody cheap. The “UK Edition” which includes the Woodhead route additionally is £21.74. You get Waterloo - Portsmouth bundled with TS2019, plus a couple of US routes and a German one IIRC. .

 

There is Train Sim World which is a whole new platform, but new content has been slow to come, I understand that really does need some fairly meaty processing power, but does look stunning if you’ve got the kit. I understand it’s a bit more ‘immersive ’ than Train Simulator, which is quite linear - pick your route, choose the scenario, drive it, finish. I think TSW is more about working a whole schedule, marshalling the train, visiting the fuel point etc etc.

[sem34090]

I'd get TS2019 even if starting out - TSW only has three UK routes with no UK steam or electric.

[cypherman]

Hi all,

Well I have just reinstalled TS2019 3 times now. And it keeps crashing out with a variety of messages why. I am using Win 7 which is fully updated. The latest WHQL Nvidea drivers. Not very happy as I treated my self to £50.00 of addons for Christmas. I know the 64 bit version is having problems. But I am using the 32 bit install. Any one having the same problems. All my addons are through the steam store as is my instillation of TS2019.

[jamie.dunn]

So here is my festive screenshot.

 

91 119 approximately 5 miles south of Peterborough heading towards Glasgow.

 

  

 

have a great Chrimbo and i'll post more TS shots here in the near future. 

regards 

Jamie Dunn

[njee20]

Hi all,

Well I have just reinstalled TS2019 3 times now. And it keeps crashing out with a variety of messages why. I am using Win 7 which is fully updated. The latest WHQL Nvidea drivers. Not very happy as I treated my self to £50.00 of addons for Christmas. I know the 64 bit version is having problems. But I am using the 32 bit install. Any one having the same problems. All my addons are through the steam store as is my instillation of TS2019.

What are those messages? Presumably you’ve not upgraded to W10 for a reason?

[jamie.dunn]

Another one from me, this time a little less Christmasy.

 

About a mile south of torquay back in the summer of 1985 (not that i was around at the time...). 

great route from Vulcan Productions and part of their 12 days of Christmas downloads.

 

 

 

Jamie Dunn 

[cypherman]

What are those messages? Presumably you’ve not upgraded to W10 for a reason?

Hi,

I have not upgraded from windows 7 because I do not like windows 10. I have to use Windows 10 at work and really hate it. In fact I liked Windows Vista(After you have gone into the program and stopped all the annoying un needed security hassels that MS put) more than I like Windows 10.

I have just done another uninstall, Cleaned out the steam apps folder of all TS related folders left behind. There were 287mb of files left behind. And have run my windows cleaning software to get rid of any files left lurking in the registry etc. Will reinstall tomorrow. A long and boring process of installing 49GB of data.....

Just hope it works this time.

Edited December 26, 2018 by cypherman