Train driving simulators

voyagerdude220 · 25th November 2005, 20:30

Hi all,

Please could somebody tell me If there's anywhere where you can go, and drive a virtual train simulator? (The kind drivers are trained on, before going onto the real thing)

I've got a feeling there's something at Crewe, but aren't sure.

If anyone could help me, i'd be very greatful. Website links would also be great.

Ian

matt · 25th November 2005, 20:33

Theres the Virgin Trains simulator at Crewe but its not open to the public. I am going there in December though as I bought it at a charity auction.

Coxster · 25th November 2005, 22:07

There are various training simulators such as the 323 at Stafford and the Desiro simulator at Basingstoke but as said above, these are strictly for driver training purposes except special arrangements.

voyagerdude220 · 26th November 2005, 08:43

Many thanks for the replies

25th November 2005, 20:30	#1
voyagerdude220 TOC Owner Join Date: 13 Oct 2005 Posts: 1,635	Train driving simulators Hi all, Please could somebody tell me If there's anywhere where you can go, and drive a virtual train simulator? (The kind drivers are trained on, before going onto the real thing) I've got a feeling there's something at Crewe, but aren't sure. If anyone could help me, i'd be very greatful. Website links would also be great. Ian

25th November 2005, 20:33	#2
matt Moderator Join Date: 30 Jun 2005 Location: Coventry Posts: 3,206	Theres the Virgin Trains simulator at Crewe but its not open to the public. I am going there in December though as I bought it at a charity auction. __________________ Matt My Photos and Videos Echills Wood Railway

25th November 2005, 22:07	#3
Coxster Passenger Join Date: 9 Jun 2005 Posts: 9,631	There are various training simulators such as the 323 at Stafford and the Desiro simulator at Basingstoke but as said above, these are strictly for driver training purposes except special arrangements.

26th November 2005, 08:43	#4
voyagerdude220 TOC Owner Join Date: 13 Oct 2005 Posts: 1,635	Many thanks for the replies