Short:    V1.93 London-Glasgow sim
Author:   Paul Robins <paul@robins.powernet.co.uk>
Uploader: Paul Robins <paul@robins.powernet.co.uk>
Version:  1.93
Type:     game/misc
Replaces: game/misc/TrainDriver.lha
Requires: Amiga 2 mb chip, WB2.04+

Amiga Train Driver Simulator V1.93
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This is a Train Driver Simulator, simulating
Class 87 locos working on the West Coast Main Line from Euston
to Glasgow.

At least read Quick Start in TrainDriver.guide or you'll get nowhere!

    Features:
              9 Difficulty levels
              Moving graphics
              Sound effects
              Unlimited choice of journeys with auto timetable creation
              Realistic train handling
              472 miles of route of varying gradients and curvature
              Five possible weather/rail conditions with winndscreen effects
              Various startup options
              Day or night trains
              Save journeys at any time
              Log made of journey with average speeds etc.
              Random Temporary Speed Restrictions
              Time speed up (up to x6)
              Detail On/Off option for slower Amigas

              and many more options to experiment with.

    Requirements:

              Any Amiga with at least 1 mb

    Recommended:
              Hard Drive
              Accelerated A1200 or better


This is Version 1.93 of a Train Driver Simulator, simulating
Class 87 Locos working on the West Coast Main Line from
Euston to Glasgow.

I originally wrote this program for my own use, but I have been persuaded
by friends who have played it, that it was suitable for public release.

I wrote this program with the excellent Blitz2 because the
other train driver simulations advertised for fifteen or twenty quid (UKP)
in the railway mags, are generally text based, with limited options
so I wanted to write a program that made you feel that you were
actually in the cab, and one in which the train behaved realistically,
with proper moving graphics, unlimited options, and was freely available.

This program is aimed at users with a little UK railway knowledge
but anyone can have a go.


Changes since V1.9
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^


 o Trains updated to Summer 1996 timetable

 o Minor bugs fixed

SPECIAL NOTE
************


This is the last freely available version of TrainDriver.
TrainDriver 2 combines the Route Generator and TrainDriver WCML
into one program including the WCML data files and is shareware.




              TRAIN DRIVER 2
              ==============


Modular Train Driver Simulator by Paul Robins available September 1996

Following on from Train Driver 1.9 and TD Route Generator, this new version
combines them with many new features, to allow loading of any route with
details.


New features introduced since TDRG 1.1

  * Semaphore signals plus 2 or 3 aspect colour light signals
  * Guard, station and signalman speech (requires DEVS:narrator.device WB2)
  * New scenery inluding buildings and fir trees
  * Scenery colours and height defineable
  * Trees configurable
  * Double headed locos
  * Double tracks for loops, platforms, Slow/Goods Lines.
  * Signal route indicator now displays any digit
  * Random loco failures
  * Weather seasons
  * Variable fog visibility
  * Reasons for delays displayed
  * Changing train load whenever train stops
  * Loads timings, route and loco from saved train automatically
  * Improved sound effects
  * Tool Types for Driver, Vigilance, Speech, Clock speed, Confirm Quit etc.
  * All known bugs fixed with extra error checking and requesters



Many loco and route data files are being created.
See Price List for details.
Loco files are compatible with TDRG but Route files are not.

Loco data includes start, stop, run and horn sound effects and data file
with loco names etc.
Some locos also have nose and window shape graphics, and a rev sound
effect if appropriate.

I confess to knowing little about the operation of steam loco controls and
the Steam loco uses the same controls as other locos but has pleasing sound
effects with simple graphics.


    TrainDriver Simulations Price List

    All prices include P & P to UK or Europe.   New Items added regularly!
    Minimum order £5.  10% off all orders over £20

TD2                                                   £15.00
   includes Locos : Class 40, 87
            Routes: WCML, Bletchley-Bedford, DSBline, Paddington-Reading

Train Driver 2 Route Editor                        £5.00
  Graphical User Interface to create Route data files

Locos for TD2                                        £2.50

BR Locos:   
    20           Diesel      1000 hp   60 mph
    25/27        Diesel      1250 hp   75 mph
    26           Diesel      1160 hp   75 mph
    31/4         Diesel      1470 hp   60/90 mph
    33           Diesel      1550 hp   85 mph
    35 Hymek     Diesel      1700 hp   90 mph
    37           Diesel      1750 hp   90 mph 
    40           Diesel      2000 hp   90 mph   (Free with Train Driver 2 )
    47           Diesel      2580 hp   95 mph
    50           Diesel      2700 hp  100 mph
    52 Western   Diesel      2700 hp   90 mph
    55 Deltic    Diesel      3300 hp  100 mph
    HST          Diesel      2250 hp  125 mph
    86           Electric    4040 hp  100 mph
    87           Electric    5000 hp  110 mph  (Free with Train Driver 2 )
    91           Electric    6090 hp  140 mph
    Castle       Steam       1990 hp  90 mph 
    Princess    Steam        1980 hp  90 mph
    Britannia   Steam        1625 hp  90 mph
    Duchess    Steam         1980 hp  95 mph
    Jubilee     Steam        1400 hp  90 mph
    Patriot original Steam   1400 hp  90 mph
    Patriot rebuilt  Steam   1625 hp  90 mph
    Royal Scot  Steam        1625 hp  90 mph


Denmark:    Ma-Lyntog      Diesel     2250 hp  110 mph
            EA-Electric    Electric   6111 hp  140 mph
            Mf-IC3         Diesel     5577 hp  125 mph
            My-Diesel      Diesel     2580 hp   90 mph
            Mz-Diesel      Diesel     4850 hp  110 mph

All Denmark locos by Per Kjaer


Routes for TD2                                      £5.00 each


UK  
    Euston - Glasgow
    Euston - Manchester via Stoke
    Euston - Liverpool
    Crewe - Holyhead
    Penzance-Plymouth
    Paddington - Bristol (by Brian Pollock)
    Cardiff - Swansea (by J Lewis-Rice)
    Kings Cross - Edinburgh (by Brian Pollock)
    Northampton - Market Harboro (Vintage by Ron Snary 15 miles £3)
    Cardiff - Bristol (J Lewis-Rice)
    Glasgow Queen St - Fort William (with RETB in TD3)

Denmark 

    Frederikshavn Havn - Kbenhavn (Lyntog) free with Train Driver 2  (by Per Kjaer)
    Rdby Færge - Helsingr (Nordexpres)  (by Per Kjaer)
    Frederikshavn Havn - Hamborg (Altona)   (by Per Kjaer)
    Frederikshavn Havn - Esbjerg (Vestkysten)  (by Per Kjaer)

Germany 

    Karlsruhe Data Disk - 2 short routes and 2 modified locos (by Gernod Schomberg)
    Freiburg - Seebrugg and return (1 in 18 gradient!) with modified loco (by Gernod
       Schomberg)
    Offenburg - Konstanz and return (by Gernod Schomberg)
    German TD2.guide now available 

Train Driver 3  expected  May 1997. Upgrade from TD2 £5
  
  Up to 100% faster frame rate
  Trains visible on second track    
  Full Steam loco controls - regulator, cut-off valve, water injectors, blowers, fire door, coal 
shovelling etc
  RETB electric token block signalling
  Improved graphics

  and many more new features and improvements


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