CheatCC writes: "There's just something about railway travel that possesses a meditative quality. To some, the clacking of the tracks, blasting of the whistle, gentle rocking motion, and passing scenery act as serene white noise to lull the senses into a state of relaxation. For others, their interests lie in the mechanics of train operation: a world full of switches, levers, meters, and dials. Players can approach Electronic Arts' Rail Simulator from either perspective, derive whatever form of enjoyment they choose from the game, and leave the rest. As a railroad sim, the game will be most appreciated by train enthusiasts who find titillation at the controls of a chugging engine as they thunder past countless mile markers, but prospective armchair travelers will find much to like in terms of sight seeing and "travel" without leaving the comforts of home. Of course, the pacing may feel more than a tad too slow for some."
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Rob O'Farrell joins as company prepares to expand beyond trains
GamingShogun writes, "Rail Simulator continues to take the world of simulated railways to new levels and is now firmly established as the leading simulator in this popular genre. Just Trains is pleased to announce that it will be expanding its range of add-ons for Rail Simulator with the Voyager passenger train.
The download version of the Voyager is out now and available to purchase direct from Just Trains – www.justtrains.net. The boxed version will be shipping out on November 7th..."
Finally! My dreams of being a train conductor has been realized. Thank You Rail Simulator.
Please try to keep yourself from giggling at my dreams!!