Microsoft Train Simulator Sybex Official S & S

by David Chong and Rick Selby

Microsoft Train Simulator brings the excitement of some of the world's most famous trains to your home. Harness the engines' power as an engineer, using the fully functional gauges and working controls. Sit back and enjoy the ride as a passenger, taking in the scenery as you rumble through the realistic settings. Or take on the responsibility of a railroad designer, using Train Simulator's open architecture and tools to customize and extend the game. Written with the full support of the game's developer, Microsoft Train Simulator: Sybex Official Strategies & Secrets gives you everything you'll need to stay on track. Inside you'll find: * Expert advice on operating everything from the Orient Express to The Flying Scotsman * Essential strategies for handling the game's challenging operating strategies * Hands-on tutorials covering Train Simulator's extensive track and activity building tools

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0782129102
• ISBN13: 9780782129106
• Release Date: June 2001
• Publisher: Sybex
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

train simulator

this is the best for simulators that i have tested and tried. the only way that microsoft could improve this is the graphics. to make the graphics look more real. other than the graphics it is a joy to play

A must get if you are new to MSTS.

If you just purchased MSTS and want to learn how to use "Route Editor", "Cab Editor", "Consist Editor", and activities....good luck trying to figure it out without this book.(I bought the book and I am still trying to figure it out!!) Unless of course you have a PHD. in computer science!Well rounded book outlining all the routes and features the simulator has to offer. Just wish it had an index.

Great companion for Train Simulator

This book is full of helpful hints and strategies for the game. It could be more detailed but it covers all the activities and routes that come with the game.The book is extremely useful when you're about to start an activity for the first time or you don't know quite where to begin. It's written in simple language, not technical jargon, so it's easy to understand and easy to use. Each of the acitvities for each of the routes is covered, with tips and helpful hints to point out "gotchas" and things to watch. There's a little bit of historical information as well.What makes an activity "hard" on the difficulty scale? Can I complete it in the time allotted? What hazards or conditions make the activity easy or difficult? Is there a stategy I can employ to make the activity more successful? Where on the route will I have to slow down or stop my train, and why?These are the sort of questions addressed by the book. While it's probably not a necessity, I would highly recommend it for the Train Simulator owner who wants to get the most from the game.

Train Sim

This book for this program is great.You must like it!