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See also https://www.reddit.com/r/trainsim/ & https://www.reddit.com/r/modeltrains/ ## Items ### 1. [EEP Eisenbahn-Simulator](https://listium.com/@Marc/20926/train-and-model-train-simulators/0/eep-eisenbahn-simulator) Item ID: `0` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ofrc4nuxd0o9cqsahxm3.jpg) - $US: $58.79 - Search: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%20EEP+Eisenbahn+Simulator+EEP+Train+Simulator) - Platform: PC - Buy: [https://eepshopping.de/1001-eep-eep-program-series](https://eepshopping.de/1001-eep-eep-program-series) - Paid DLC: true - Developer: EEP - About: > With EEP you can bring even your biggest railway dreams to life. EEP 13 is the most comprehensive train simulation yet and the leading design and operation tool on the market. Discover the possibilities of a professional railway simulation which answers all your desires. > You may choose to either go on a discovery tour with any of the six included ready-to-use layouts. Or begin to build your very own railway world in every detail. Form mountains, valleys and river beds of any size. Populate it with a huge variety of buildings. Create rail and road networks of any complexity. > > EEP 13 holds the opportunity to realise your childhood dream of huge and very realistic railway worlds! Build train consists with steam, diesel and elictrically powered engines. Control your traffic with ingenious signalling systems or take control of any of the trains at will. > The quick transition between construction and operation - hallmark of the EEP train simulator - guarantees unsurpassed joy. > > For railway enthusiasts by railway enthusiasts: Once more, many customer demands have been answered in the development of EEP 13. New features make designing your railway worlds even easier and add more realism to the results. Enjoy the extended toolset, the integration of gamepad controls and the new top model: A highly detailed and very popular diesel engine BR 212. - Sim: Yes - Model Trains: - - Complexity: ★★★★★ ### 2. [Run8 Train Simulator](https://listium.com/@Marc/20926/train-and-model-train-simulators/14/run8-train-simulator) Item ID: `14` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/zz8cxkspumm4tdy9z795.png) - $US: $50.00 - Search: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%20Run8+Train+Simulator+Run8+Train+Simulator) - Platform: PC - Buy: [http://www.run8studios.com/](http://www.run8studios.com/) - Paid DLC: true - Developer: Run8 - About: > About Us > > Most of you may know us from our past work on programs such as TrainMaster 4, Kuju Entertainment's RailSimulator/Railworks, and of course the many excellent routes and addons we have developed for Microsoft Train Simulator over the past 14 years at 3D Train Stuff. And over that time as a developer of expansion software for someone else's platform we have been at the mercy of other people's decisions and views of what a train simulator program should actually be and quite frankly we have been disappointed more times than not. > > So back in 2009, in the aftermath of Microsoft's decision to cancel MSTS 2 for the second time, and after a rough and rocky experience developing content for Kuju/EA RailSimulator's north american content release, we made the decision to start developing our own platform which we like to simply call "Run 8" as that pretty much sums up the pace we have been working on this project since we started it. > > The beautiful thing about developing your own train simulator platform is that you can do whatever you want with it which is a very good thing especially if you love railroading like we do! So for us, it's all about the physics and operations, and we think you will love what we have in store for you with Run 8. Also keep in mind that our group is in this for the long haul and that our Run 8 Train Simulator is just going to get better and better over time! - Sim: Yes - Model Trains: - - Complexity: ☆☆☆☆☆ ### 3. [Trainz A New Era - iOS](https://listium.com/@Marc/20926/train-and-model-train-simulators/6/trainz-a-new-era-ios) Item ID: `6` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ahqztgjwiskf94rwzzvv.jpg) - $US: $34.99 - Search: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%20Trainz+A+New+Era+iOS+N3V+Games+Train+Simulator) - Platform: iOS - Buy: [https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/trainz-a-new-era/id979112742](https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/trainz-a-new-era/id979112742) - Paid DLC: true - Developer: N3V Games - About: Trainz: A New Era is the latest release in the Trainz franchise, developed to raise the simulation genre to new heights with stunning graphics, realism and accuracy. Explore the world of today and travel back in time to relive the glory days of railroad history. Are you ready to experience a journey like no other? - Sim: Yes - Model Trains: - - Complexity: ★★★☆☆ ### 4. [SCARM](https://listium.com/@Marc/20926/train-and-model-train-simulators/12/scarm) Item ID: `12` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/cr4l4wxhzfavcrhfynks.jpg) - $US: $29.90 - Search: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%20SCARM+Milen+Peev+Train+Simulator) - Platform: PC - Buy: [https://www.scarm.info/index.php](https://www.scarm.info/index.php) - Paid DLC: false - Developer: Milen Peev - About: > SCARM means Simple Computer Aided Railway Modeller – a software for fast and easy design of model train track plans and scaled railroad layouts. > > With SCARM you can easily create the layout of your dreams – just download the setup package, install it and start editing your first track plan. > > In SCARM you can use unlimited number\* of tracks and objects from more than 165 libraries and instantly see your design in 3D preview with a single click. - Sim: - - Model Trains: Yes - Complexity: ★★★★☆ ### 5. [Trainz A New Era](https://listium.com/@Marc/20926/train-and-model-train-simulators/2/trainz-a-new-era) Item ID: `2` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ahqztgjwiskf94rwzzvv.jpg) - $US: $24.99 - Search: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%20Trainz+A+New+Era+N3V+Games+Train+Simulator) - Platform: PC, Mac - Buy: [https://store.trainzportal.com/products/trainz-a-new-era](https://store.trainzportal.com/products/trainz-a-new-era) - Paid DLC: true - Developer: N3V Games - About: > Trainz A New Era SP2 (TANE SP2) is the latest and best ever version of Trainz. With an all new graphics engine, TANE takes advantage of the latest hardware technology and brings new levels of realism and visual "eye candy". And the brand new Service Pack 2 version delivers 2 full years of updates, improvements, enhancements and fixes. > > Based upon 15 years of developing the world's favorite railroad simulator, TANE has more features, and more content than ever before. Over 95% of older Trainz content is compatible with TANE meaning you can import your routes from any previous version.\* > > Trainz is much more than a driving simulator. You can set up your own complex operations involving interactive industries and dozens of trains utilizing "Artificial Intelligence" drivers and a range of custom scripted driver commands such as Drive To, Couple To, Load, Unload etc. > > Carry out passenger or freight runs, interact with industires, shunt the yard, drive in-cab or flay overhead, set up your camera tripod trackside or find an even wider variety of operational options when you climb on board. > > The Surveyor world editing tools included are the exact same tools used to create the built-in content you can enjoy from the moment you install. You can lay track, sculpt terrain, lay down vast forests, create lakes, towns, streetscapes and much much more. And then of course you can create your own custom session with one train or literally dozens and dozens of trains operatin all at one time under your control. - Sim: Yes - Model Trains: - - Complexity: ★★★★☆ ### 6. [Train Sim World (TSW)](https://listium.com/@Marc/20926/train-and-model-train-simulators/10/train-sim-world-tsw) Item ID: `10` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/d8bjcwgejvixqpgkfjry.jpg) - $US: $22.99 - Search: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%20Train+Sim+World+TSW+Dovetail+Games+Train+Simulator) - Platform: PC - Buy: [https://store.dovetailgames.com/uk/franchise-train](https://store.dovetailgames.com/uk/franchise-train) - Paid DLC: true - Developer: Dovetail Games - About: Train Sim World®: Great Western Express is an all new First-Person Simulator that brings to life the experience of driving high speed and commuter passenger trains on one of Britain’s busiest railways. Take control of the iconic Great Western Railways HST and command it to 125mph along the Great Western Main Line out of London's Paddington Main Line Station. - Sim: Yes - Model Trains: - - Complexity: ★★★★☆ ### 7. [Trainz Model Railroad 2017](https://listium.com/@Marc/20926/train-and-model-train-simulators/4/trainz-model-railroad-2017) Item ID: `4` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/o5tnejwvjoxi4b3iht8d.png) - $US: $21.99 - Search: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%20Trainz+Model+Railroad+2017+N3V+Games+Train+Simulator) - Platform: PC - Buy: [https://store.trainzportal.com/products/trainz-model-railroad-2017](https://store.trainzportal.com/products/trainz-model-railroad-2017) - Paid DLC: false - Developer: N3V Games - About: > A whole new generation of "Trainz" based entertainment has arrived to your PC. > > Trainz Model Railroad 2017 (TMR17) is a stand-alone digital-only version of Trainz with all new content and a whole new perspective. > > For existing TANE owners, search for "TMR17 DLC Bundle" to purchase the content set only. > > OVERVIEW > TMR17 includes 7 routes inspired by the physical world model train hobby and 22 built-in sessions that are jam-packed with many hours of entertainment for every train fan. > > These highly condensed, interactive "layouts" provide a huge range of activities to carry out in a short amount of time, increasing the fun without detracting from prototypical operations. Drive, shunt, complete your scheduled tasks, evaluate your performance or create your own operational situations. > > TMR17 also delivers the freedom to create a railroad of any size, scale or design using the world famous "Surveyor" tools. And with virtual model layouts there is no need to worry about space, or the cost of laying more track. To assist we've also included a variety of "model layout" templates to get you up and running quickly. We even provide a helpful utility "Basemapz" to assist in importing your favourite track plans directly into Trainz. - Sim: Yes - Model Trains: Yes - Complexity: ★★★★☆ ### 8. [Train Fever](https://listium.com/@Marc/20926/train-and-model-train-simulators/9/train-fever) Item ID: `9` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/odnljdcmiusnyolaoftz.jpg) - $US: $19.99 - Search: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%20Train+Fever+Urban+Games+Train+Simulator) - Platform: PC, Mac - Buy: [http://www.train-fever.com/](http://www.train-fever.com/) - Paid DLC: false - Developer: Urban Games - About: > Overview > > It’s the year 1850, and there are great times ahead! Establish a transport company and be its manager. Build infrastructure such as railways and stations, purchase transportation vehicles and manage lines. Fulfill the people’s needs and watch cities evolve dynamically. > > Keep damage away from your company and master the vagaries of the historical context. Earn achievements and collect experience points. Build the largest and wealthiest transport empire the world has ever seen! > > Features: > > - Randomly generated, modifiable terrain with realistic dimensions > - Advanced passenger simulation > - Dynamically simulated urban development > - Procedurally generated buildings > - No grid – that is, the game world is not limited to 90 (or 45) degree angles > - Vehicles from more than 150 years of transportation history > - Achievements and experience points > - Passenger and freight transport > - Detailed 3D graphics > - Freely adjustable zoom factor > > > Urban Games > > Urban Games is a young, dynamic, highly motivated and talented team located in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. Team members feature deep knowledge of the genre and expertise in game design and computer graphics. Train Fever was the team’s debut title. - Sim: Yes - Model Trains: - - Complexity: ☆☆☆☆☆ ### 9. [Create Your Own Model Railway ](https://listium.com/@Marc/20926/train-and-model-train-simulators/3/create-your-own-model-railway-) Item ID: `3` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/wiligtfwdud7urhuz0ie.png) - $US: $14.95 - Search: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%20Create+Your+Own+Model+Railway+Green+Works+Train+Simulator) - Platform: PC - Buy: [https://www.greenmangaming.com/games/create-your-own-model-railway-deluxe-edition/](https://www.greenmangaming.com/games/create-your-own-model-railway-deluxe-edition/) - Paid DLC: false - Developer: Green Works - About: > Build your own virtual model railway and watch it come to life in stunning 3D. No other software makes it as easy to create your own highly detailed tracks, stations, tunnels, towns, roads, level crossings and scenery. Ideal for railway enthusiasts of all ages, the only limit is your imagination! > > Create your own model railway in minutes! > > - Design complex railway layouts > - Construct detailed landscapes > - Control realistically modeled trains - Sim: - - Model Trains: Yes - Complexity: ☆☆☆☆☆ ### 10. [3D MODEL RAILWAY](https://listium.com/@Marc/20926/train-and-model-train-simulators/7/3d-model-railway) Item ID: `7` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ytctrgradtiwqnxkmjlm.jpg) - $US: $12.80 - Search: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%203D+MODEL+RAILWAY+Excalibur+Train+Simulator) - Platform: PC - Buy: [https://www.excalibur-publishing.com/products/3d-model-railway](https://www.excalibur-publishing.com/products/3d-model-railway) - Paid DLC: false - Developer: Excalibur - About: > Plan, design, build and then watch your train set come alive! > > 3D Model Railway lets you design and build your own model train set complete with a shopping list of parts and accessories for the most popular scales including HO, O and N. > > It includes scenery objects like buildings, trees, bushes, flowers, grass etc. plus steam, electric and diesel locomotives and rolling stock such as boxcars, passenger cars, gondolas and tankers. > > There are also ready-made tracks true to scale which you can drop onto your virtual table! - Sim: - - Model Trains: Yes - Complexity: ☆☆☆☆☆ ### 11. [Train Sim](https://listium.com/@Marc/20926/train-and-model-train-simulators/5/train-sim) Item ID: `5` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/hcpixrz1pxug971mbfvs.jpg) - $US: $0.00 - Search: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%20Train+Sim+Adam+Berant+3583+Bytes+Train+Simulator) - Platform: iOS - Buy: [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/train-sim/id638826683?mt=8](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/train-sim/id638826683?mt=8) - Paid DLC: false - Developer: Adam Berant/3583 Bytes - About: > FEATURES > > - Awesomely realistic 3D graphics > - 50 realistic 3D Train Types > - 35 Train Car Types > - 8 realistic 3D environments > - 1 Kids Scene with Toy Trains > - 1 Underground Subway Scene > - Build Custom Environments > - Cab views for all trains > - Train derailments > - Kid friendly > - Realistic sounds > - Easy controls > - Regular content updates > - No In-App Purchasing > > Perfect fun for both adults and kids who love trains, pick up passengers from stations, or carry some freight. Control your favorite historical or modern trains perfectly recreated in 3D. Sit inside the trains, passenger cars, or simply view the train from the ground as it comes towards you. - Sim: Yes - Model Trains: - - Complexity: ☆☆☆☆☆ ### 12. [Open Rails](https://listium.com/@Marc/20926/train-and-model-train-simulators/11/open-rails) Item ID: `11` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/u8bbrdmvgj4ritbrzjab.jpg) - $US: $0.00 - Search: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%20Open+Rails+Open+Source+Train+Simulator) - Platform: PC - Buy: [http://openrails.org/](http://openrails.org/) - Paid DLC: false - Developer: Open Source - About: > Open Rails and Microsoft Train Simulator > > Our project provides a train simulator for the largest collection of digital content in the world - routes, rolling stock and activities - initially developed for Microsoft's Train Simulator product. > > Microsoft Train Simulator, which was launched in 2001, was very successful but Microsoft had several false starts at developing it further and these came to an end in 2009. However, Microsoft Train Simulator was an open platform and a host of content both free and commercial has been developed for it. > > Open Rails is a successor to Microsoft Train Simulator and runs the trains on routes built for Microsoft Train Simulator. However, there are some differences worth discussing. > > Open Rails uses more recent technology so it can take advantage of modern graphics processors. This leads to higher frame rates, more colors and detail, larger displays and smoother motion. > > Open Nature of Open Rails > Open Rails is open, as the name suggests. It is a project launched, developed, maintained and nurtured by a team of volunteers. Our team is working to provide a sound future for the communities' content and to create the best possible train simulator. > > Our use of the GPL (or Free Software) license means that anyone can read the software, find out how it works and create a modified version. In practice, the project benefits dramatically from this openness with contributions both large and small and, of course, an overflowing wish list. > > New, untested, versions of the product are freely and immediately available, so we have many users who quickly find any issues with a new version and maintain quality at a very high level. From its inception, Open Rails has proved much more robust and crash-proof than Microsoft Train Simulator managed. > > While the simplest bugs are fixed at once, we maintain a bug tracker to record more complex bugs and monitor their progress through the stages New, Confirmed, Triaged, Assigned, Fixed. > > An Exciting Future > > Started late in 2009, the project is now reaching a most exciting stage as we achieve the goal of replacing Microsoft Train Simulator and move on with plans to do much better than Microsoft Train Simulator in both realism and facilities such as multi-user, timetables and editors for creating content. - Sim: Yes - Model Trains: - - Complexity: ☆☆☆☆☆ ### 13. [3D Train Studio](https://listium.com/@Marc/20926/train-and-model-train-simulators/13/3d-train-studio) Item ID: `13` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/adlglwn41x0wqvmpwovz.jpg) - $US: $0.00 - Search: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%203D+Train+Studio+Softonic+Train+Simulator) - Platform: PC - Buy: [https://3d-train-studio.en.softonic.com/?ex=DSK-173.2](https://3d-train-studio.en.softonic.com/?ex=DSK-173.2) - Paid DLC: false - Developer: Softonic - About: > Design and simulate your model railways on your PC, in 3D and in real-time. > > The 3D Train Studio is an easy to use program for planning and simulation of model railways on your own PC. With a set of numerous tracks and components you can create individual projects and realize all your wishes and ideas, regardless of whether you rebuild your model railway in real or just simulate it on the PC. Get access to an online catalog with thousands of components, get in contact with other model train planners and share your ideas with a helpful community. - Sim: - - Model Trains: Yes - Complexity: ☆☆☆☆☆