The professional Train Simulator

Jun 21, 2005 11:45 GMT  ·  By

The world of simulators, even if it generally offers specialized games, for truly passionate gamers, still supplies titles that satisfy all tastes and requirements.

And as it seems that a lot of people are into train simulations, First Class Simulations First Class Simulations, has struck an exclusive publishing deal for what will turn out to be the successor to Microsoft's prestigious Train Simulator product, which sold a million units worldwide.

RailDriver, a division of P.I. Engineering, Inc. has been working on TrainMaster Train Simulator for the past two years. They are a US-based company dedicated to professional train driving simulation software and equipment, and the tie up with First Class Simulations will see the firm publish the consumer title in both the UK and Scandinavia.

Michael Hetherington, president of P.I. Engineering declared that "TrainMaster Train Simulator is being adapted directly from our professional train-driving simulation work for railroads such as Union Pacific. The product utilizes the sophisticated rendering capabilities of today's premium graphics engines combined with the accuracy and reliability required by professionals, delivering the most realistic PC-based train-driving experience ever. We chose First Class Simulations because they are well established and know the consumer train simulation market back to front".

The game, expected with great interest by the fans of this genre, will be launched in the 4'th quarter of 2005 and will have a price of around ?39.99.