Acquiring OpenBVE etc.

[VTPreston_Tez]

Where can I get a train sim like OpenBVE for free with British maps? I've had no luck yet and could do with a few links! (I'm new to this, don't patronize me)

 

[mbonwick]

openBVE is lacking in British content, you may want to purchase Railworks...

 

[VTPreston_Tez]

How does one get Railworks then?

 

[ainsworth74]

You can get it from here (download) or here (physical copy).

 

[HijauKuda]

Latest OpenBVE program & dependencies:
http://trainsimframework.org/

Thoroughly read & follow the OpenBVE install procedure:
http://trainsimframework.org/use/index.html

OpenBVE trains:
http://openbverollingstock.wikia.com/wiki/Rolling_stock_per_country

OpenBVE routes:
http://wiki.bve-routes.com/index.php/Routes_by_Country

 

[Darandio]

(I'm new to this, don't patronize me)

Why? Were you expecting this?

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=OpenBVE

Although it wasn't actually that hard, I am not sure being new has anything to do with it.

 

[VTPreston_Tez]

Hmm, I tried most of them searches so that's good on my part isn't it...
Are there any free rail sims out there?

 

[MidnightFlyer]

There's SimSig but that's almost nothing like anything aforementioned here.

 

[VTPreston_Tez]

Hmm, well it's got an interesting name so props for that.
I may try it out but acquiring Railworks or something like that would be good for my birthday (just over 3 months!)

 

[Crossover]

BVE is a free rail sim! The only problem with it is there have been problems in the BVE community so support and routes/traction is now much more limited.

Simsig is also free but is the signalling aspect of it. It is pretty much like working in an IECC and you have to route set etc, so you don't actually see the trains. I have played it a few times...it can be a bit interesting when you have 5 drivers "calling" you as they are stuck at red signals!

 

[CC 72100]

Simsig is also free but is the signalling aspect of it. It is pretty much like working in an IECC and you have to route set etc, so you don't actually see the trains. I have played it a few times...it can be a bit interesting when you have 5 drivers "calling" you as they are stuck at red signals!

My dad plays a lot of Simsig, and when he's in contol, 5 drivers 'calling' is nothing! Saltley was extremely difficult, I think he ended up with trains 5/6 hours late on th Dorridge services.

Whenever I'm on a train in real life that's running late , we always joke that he must be the one in the signal box! :grin:
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But to the OP, get Railworks. Pity you hadn't have said about it last week, as for 24 hours it was available on steam for a fiver, although I'm sure it's not too steep on Amazon, was only £10 when I got my copy

 

[VTPreston_Tez]

BVE download link is now all I need if it's free.

 

[Crossover]

BVE download link is now all I need if it's free.

See post by HijauKuda above - should contain everything you need to download

 

[andythompson]

OpenBve is getting better. But its taking time. I'd suggest either railworks or trainz. Both can be a good laugh to play

 

[tonyderidem]

My dad plays a lot of Simsig, and when he's in contol, 5 drivers 'calling' is nothing! Saltley was extremely difficult, I think he ended up with trains 5/6 hours late on th Dorridge services.

Whenever I'm on a train in real life that's running late , we always joke that he must be the one in the signal box! :grin:
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But to the OP, get Railworks. Pity you hadn't have said about it last week, as for 24 hours it was available on steam for a fiver, although I'm sure it's not too steep on Amazon, was only £10 when I got my copy

who was your dad.i worked at sy. and was a seagull.