Train Simulator - PC Take control of these authentically recreated steam, electric and diesel locomotives. Drive one of Amtrak's new high-speed electric trains on the busy North-east Corridor. Race along some of England's most beautiful countryside in the world-famous Flying Scotsman or guide the Orient-Express through the Austrian Alps for the ultimate in romantic European train travel. Take on real-world challenges as you operate nine realistically modeled locomotives in breath-taking routes for Europe, Asia and North America. Microsoft Train Simulator is you ticket to experiencing railroading like never before! Six highly detailed train routes from around the world with over 600 total miles of rail, carefully recreated with accurate elevation and terrain data, to mirror the real-world scenery, industry, and towns along the routes. Routes include both historic and contemporary rail operations: Amtrak - the "bullet train" comes to America with Amtrak's new Acela high-speed train running the busy U.S. Northeast Corridor. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway - experience the challenges and awesome power of moving today's freight through the spectacular Marias Pass and along the southern border of Glacier National Park in Montana. The Flying Scotsman Railways - race along some of England's most beautiful countryside in the late 1920's in what is arguably the world's most famous steam locomotive. Kyushu Railway Company - explore the mountainous Hisatsu line on Japan's southern island of Kyushu. Odakyu Electric Railway - navigate one of the busiest commuter lines out of Tokyo or take in the breathtaking scenery of Mt. Fuji. The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express - visit the Austrian Alps in the 1930s for the ultimate in romantic European steam train travel. Authentically recreated trains, routes, and sounds. Nine drivable locomotives including steam, diesel, and electric Hundreds of miles of accurately detailed routes across three continents Real-world train operation activities from novice to expert Conditions such as snow, rain and time of day affect your performance Be the engineer, a passenger, or watch the action from multiple views Customize your trains and create and share new routes and activities