Tuesday, 16 December 2014

On Microsoft Train Simulator

Train sims are a niche but popular market on the PC.


Microsoft Train Simulator is a game that allows you to take to the rails aboard some of the world's most famous trains. Features include the ability to create your own railroads -- an element that has become hugely popular with online communities. Many are readily available and free to download. All you need to do is learn install the add-ons to your copy of the game.


Instructions


1. Go to one of the many websites offering add-ons. Look in their "Downloads" pages and select the add-on that you want to install. Locate a freeware add-on as these do not need to be paid for.


2. Read the Download Copyright Notice and click on "I accept". Click to save the file and choose where you wish the file to be downloaded to. Wait for the download to complete.


3. Double click on the zip file once it has been downloaded fully. Your PC will automatically load an unzipping program. Decide where you want to save the unzipped file. Check that the zip file has been extracted into an .exe file. Double click on the .exe file and follow the instructions; be sure to save the file into the MSTS Drive/Folder. Boot up Microsoft Train Simulator and go to the Routes Menu. The new route will now be available to load in.

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