RailWorks 3
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| Developer(s) | RailSimulator.com |
| Publisher(s) | RailSimulator.com |
| Engine | TSX: Train Simulator 2012 Game Technology |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows XP, Vista & 7 |
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| Genre(s) | Simulation |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Railworks 3 is a train simulation game developed by RailSimulator.com. It is a successor to RailWorks and was released on 23 September 2011.
Railworks 3 was released on Steam on 23 September 2011. Owners of the original RailWorks were automatically upgraded by the Steam platform. There are two versions of the game, Train Simulator 2012 and Train Simulator 2012 Deluxe Edition, which included the Horseshoe Curve expansion pack for free, but can be purchased on Steam as separate downloadable content.
Improvements
RailWorks 3 comes with a variety of improvements over the previous RailWorks, mainly due to the new TSX Core; a new core for the game with improved lighting, multicore functionality, and improved graphics processing. The effects apply to any item, whether designed for RailWorks 3 or not, though much of the stock for RailWorks is slowly being upgraded for Railworks 3. As of late March 2012, the Glasgow Airport Rail Link, Edinburgh to Glasgow, North East Corridor, Portland Terminal (from G-Trax), and Horseshoe Curve Have been Done.The Pennsylvania GP7 and F7 locomotives were the first DLC to be configured for TSX from release.
- Extended draw distances so you can see distant mountains
- Weather effects on windows
- New sky effects
- Shadows
- Water reflections
- Super elevation (camber) of track
- Nvidia FXAA support
Routes
The base package contains nine routes.[1]
- Oxford–Paddington (UK), set in 2006
- York–Newcastle (UK), set in 1978
- Bath–Templecombe (UK), set in 1955. Part of the S&D railway.
- Barstow–San Bernardino (US), set in 2005
- Hedborough North (UK fictional), set in 1968
- Seebergbahn (Alpine fictional), set in 2009
- Castle Rock Railroad, (US fictional), set in 2009
- Hagen–Siegen (DE)
- TestTrak, based on Test and validation centre, Wegberg-Wildenrath
- Horseshoe Curve (US), Deluxe edition only or DLC via Steam store.
Rolling stock
The base package contains 16 drivable locomotives and multiple units.[1]
- LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0
- S&DJR 7F 2-8-0
- British Rail Class 55
- British Rail Class 47
- British Rail Class 37
- InterCity125 High Speed Train
- British Rail Class 166
- DBAG Class 101
- DB Class 294 Diesel Shunter
- DB Class V 200
- DRB Class 52
- DB Baureihe BR 143
- DB Class 151
- GE ES44-AC
- EMD SD40-2
- EMD F7 A & B
The game also comes with passenger coaches and freight vehicles.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Driver Manual. (PDF) . Retrieved on 2011-09-17.