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1. #MSTS ROUTE IN PROGRESS HOW TO#
2. #MSTS ROUTE IN PROGRESS INSTALL#
3. #MSTS ROUTE IN PROGRESS DRIVERS#
4. #MSTS ROUTE IN PROGRESS UPGRADE#
5. #MSTS ROUTE IN PROGRESS FULL#

But if you want to hurtle the AcelaSM Express along the Northeast Corridor in a snowstorm, then smooth movement of the train and the cab controls will take precedence over scenery details. If you want to read signs and billboards as you drive the 7000 LSE Series through downtown Tokyo, then you're probably willing to sacrifice a little performance for a better view. Making a tradeoff between quality and performanceĬhoosing between quality and performance depends on what you want to do. Your computer must have at least 32 megabytes (MB) of RAM to run Train Simulator.Īlthough Train Simulator will run on a Pentium II 266 machine, a Pentium II-350 or faster processor is recommended for optimal performance. Generally, the more RAM there is, the faster your computer's brain (the CPU) can process data. Random access memory (RAM) is your computer's short-term memory.

If you have problems getting your 3-D card to work properly, make sure you've read the Train Simulator Readme file (located in the Train Simulator directory on your hard drive) and the card manufacturer's documentation.

#MSTS ROUTE IN PROGRESS DRIVERS#

> Download the latest drivers from the manufacturer's Web site.

#MSTS ROUTE IN PROGRESS FULL#

> Set the display options in Train Simulator to take full advantage of it (see "Change display options," in the "Making a tradeoff between quality and performance" section below). Newer graphics cards, which operate faster and have more on-board RAM, can improve graphics performance remarkably.

#MSTS ROUTE IN PROGRESS UPGRADE#

> Upgrade your graphics card -3-D graphics card technology is advancing at a tremendous rate. When using Train Simulator, you probably won't need other applications such as word processors and e-mail programs, so close them to free up more of your computer's brainpower for Train Simulator. To get maximum quality and performance, consider the following options If you're not seeing the graphics quality and performance you expect, this section explains some choices and tradeoffs you can make to optimize your experience. Higher quality typically means decreased performance, since displaying complex, richly detailed, three-dimensional graphics puts a heavy load on your system. When talking about a simulation's graphics, quality refers to how real the images look on the screen, and performance refers to how quickly and smoothly the images move. If there are any Train Simulator updates, you can find them at: Ĭlick Start, point to Programs, point to Microsoft Games, point to Train Simulator, then click Train Simulator.ĭouble-click the Train Simulator icon on the Windows desktop.

#MSTS ROUTE IN PROGRESS INSTALL#

Typically you install the product from the CD-ROM first (as described above), and then install any update that you have downloaded from the Web site. Occasionally Microsoft releases late-breaking updates about its products, so it's always a good idea to check the Web site for updates. Note: Installation may require one or more of the two Train Simulator compact discs, I depending on the options you choose. You can always install other routes later. You can pick just the routes you want installed on your hard disk and available in the game. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen.ĭefault-Choose this option to install all the software and all six routes.Ĭustom-Choose this option if you need to conserve hard disk space on your computer. or-Ĭlick Add New Programs, and then click the CD or Floppy button.ĥ. On the Install/Uninstall tab, click Install.

#MSTS ROUTE IN PROGRESS HOW TO#

This chapter tells you how to get started. Before you start using Microsoft® Train Simulator though, there are a few things you need to do. Whether you're a rookie, a hard-core gamer, or a real-life train engineer, you probably can't wait to climb into the cab and drive off into the sunset.