There is a magic and mystique about trains that is difficult to explain...
It touches people in many different ways. For some it is a simple awe-inspiring respect they feel when they stand near a rail crossing and feel the earth shake as tons of steel rumble by at over 60 mph. For others it is an historical connection, tying them to a place or an era that the railroads helped birth and shape. Still others marvel at the engineering systems of such machines. And finally, many people are drawn to the romance of the rails -- a way of travel that keeps them close to the earth while sending them to far-away places.
Whatever the reason, for nearly 200 years, railroads have captured the hearts and minds of thousands.
Microsoft Train Simulator brings the power and excitement of some of the world's most famous trains to your PC, placing you in the role of engineer or passenger with unprecedented realism, exciting real-world rail challenges, and the tools to recreate almost any railroad experience in the world.