Seemingly its main improvements were the addition of people to the game (e.g. On May 7, 2003, Microsoft announced that it would be developing a sequel called Microsoft Train Simulator 2 and it was first demoed to the public at E3 on May 15. Main article: Microsoft Train Simulator 2
Additionally, MSTS BIN, a community mod that aimed to add features and fix old MSTS bugs has since been released.
Over 1,000 mods were created for the game and are mostly hosted on community sites such as, and, to name a few. The installment of the mods is somewhat tricky since they have to be loaded into set files like Routes for Routes and Trainset for Trains, rollingstock, consists, etc. The game also allowed for mod support to add and change routes routes, trains, cargoes, scenery, etc. The game also included a route and activity editor, that enabled users to create and modify routes, trains and activities. The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences nominated Microsoft Train Simulator for its 2001 "Computer Simulation Game of the Year" award, which ultimately went to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002. Train haters, however, may prefer the old cliché, 'Run for the roadhouse, boys.
John Lee reviewed the PC version of the game for Next Generation, rating it four stars out of five, and stated that "All aboard for HO scale fans, trainspotters, and nostalgic rail buffs. Train Simulator ultimately sold one million units by 2005, and is, despite its age, still very popular and has a large, active community. In the German market, the Verband der Unterhaltungssoftware Deutschland (VUD) presented it with a "Gold" certification in early 2003, for sales of at least 100,000 units across Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Internationally, Train Simulator received a "Silver" sales award from the Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association (ELSPA), indicating sales of at least 100,000 copies in the United Kingdom. At the time, this led Edge to rank it as the country's 54th-best-selling computer game released since January 2000. These numbers rose to 330,000 copies ($11.6 million) in the United States alone by August 2006. Train Simulator sold 191,952 units in the United States by the end of 2001, which drew revenues of $8.7 million. Shelby to Whitefish, including Kalispell branchline Four of the routes use in standard gauge (1,435 millimetres (4 ft 8 + 1⁄ 2 in)) and two in 1,067 millimetres (3 ft 6.0 in) Gauge. The game featured six routes in four countries: Austria, Japan, United Kingdom and United States of America. Players need to stop and start the train, couple wagons, using the computer mouse, keyboard or a hardware addition such as Raildriver to operate the controls. Experience the super-modern London-Faversham High Speed route, featuring the stunning London St Pancras Station and sleek, streamlined Southeastern Class 395 alternatively, take charge of a Dash 9 at the head of a heavy freight train across the mountainous Donner Pass or the streamlined ICE 2 through beautiful German countryside from Hamburg to Hanover.ĭrive: Embark on a fun and rewarding career as a train driver.Įxplore: Drive a wide variety of trains on iconic routes around the world.Ĭreate: Easily build and share fantastic routes, and download more created by other players.Ĭollect: Build your dream collection with a host of additional routes and trains.The simulation allows players to operate a train on various routes in Europe, Asia, and North America. TS2014 includes three stunning routes for you to enjoy. Whether you love driving trains, creating new routes or just watching the landscape fly by, your journey starts with TS2014. Train Simulator 2014 delivers everything you love about trains with the exhilaration of speed, stunning graphics, a variety of trains, real-world routes and challenging assignments.