For those who want Transport Tycoon Deluxe to work on Windows 2000,XP and/or Vista should type "OpenTTD" on Google and have a look. Downloading OpenTTD is an open source clone of TTD but compatible with Windows operating systems much too new for TTD.
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I've been playing this for a few years now and really enjoy it. The version I have is really good and allows for things to be built under bridges and also has destinations for passengers rather than just assuming passengers want to go to the next station along the line.
Jordy
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Indeed it is excellent, but awfully addictive!
Ah good. I've been waiting that feature, might have to try openttd again.
Huh??? On my version I would get a train 100% full and after 1 stop all passengers would disembark!!!
Well that's because you don't have the same version I have... :roll:
EWS 58038
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What version do you have Mojo... and you you have to activate something to make it work?
LondonLarry
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I remember playing this when it first came out! (That was when PCs only came in beige and didn't have flat screens!)
Come on then, let's see what extravagant designs everyone has done!
This game is based on a core high-speed route (using Eurostars) from London to Glasgow with branches and local networks, including local stations on the main route. As well as the trains, there is a single tram line serving Sheffield and linking to Chesterfield, a tram network in the West Midlands and a bus link from Darlington to Durham. There is also a shuttle bus Sunderland to Gateshead as the former station is closed due to low usage (as indicated by the crossed line on the routemap).
The junction in the screenshot is where my Manchester to London high-speed services join the core route (at the top), and where my Glasgow to Birmingham high-speed services leave the core route (to the left). The other two tracks are the slow lines for the Birmingham to Hull (via Leeds & York) service; the Glasgow to Birmingham services join this line at a junction to the left (not seen). You can also see the remains of the Nottingham to Leicester tramway. The high-speed route passes through Leicester without stopping as I closed the station because nobody was using it. The tramway was supposed to be a replacement but nobody used that either so I just left the tracks there! A few sections were removed whilst building this junction although the rest of it remains!
I've also uploaded a routemap I did in MS Paint; black lines are the high-speed services and local trains are in other colours. A single colour indicates a direct service, although not necessarily by the route shown (eg: Manchester - Birmingham services don't join the core route and then leave again moments later, they take a direct route through (not stopping at) Tamworth but the map shows the services and the stations they call at!
This game is based on a core high-speed route (using Eurostars) from London to Glasgow with branches and local networks, including local stations on the main route. As well as the trains, there is a single tram line serving Sheffield and linking to Chesterfield, a tram network in the West Midlands and a bus link from Darlington to Durham. There is also a shuttle bus Sunderland to Gateshead as the former station is closed due to low usage (as indicated by the crossed line on the routemap).
The junction in the screenshot is where my Manchester to London high-speed services join the core route (at the top), and where my Glasgow to Birmingham high-speed services leave the core route (to the left). The other two tracks are the slow lines for the Birmingham to Hull (via Leeds & York) service; the Glasgow to Birmingham services join this line at a junction to the left (not seen). You can also see the remains of the Nottingham to Leicester tramway. The high-speed route passes through Leicester without stopping as I closed the station because nobody was using it. The tramway was supposed to be a replacement but nobody used that either so I just left the tracks there! A few sections were removed whilst building this junction although the rest of it remains!
I've also uploaded a routemap I did in MS Paint; black lines are the high-speed services and local trains are in other colours. A single colour indicates a direct service, although not necessarily by the route shown (eg: Manchester - Birmingham services don't join the core route and then leave again moments later, they take a direct route through (not stopping at) Tamworth but the map shows the services and the stations they call at!
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will1337
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Oh wow, thank you. I can't believe I missed this game the first time around as I've always loved Sim City. I actually lost about 6 hours earlier and wondered where the day went.
Mojo, is there a way to have the UK map grow in a way similar to the UK in reality? As at the moment I've got random towns very close together around the map. Found it very easy to pick up with a few glances at the manual because it's effectively the same interface as Rollercoaster Tycoon.
Mojo, is there a way to have the UK map grow in a way similar to the UK in reality? As at the moment I've got random towns very close together around the map. Found it very easy to pick up with a few glances at the manual because it's effectively the same interface as Rollercoaster Tycoon.
What Scenario are you using?
I find http://www.tt-forums.net/download.php?id=67454 this one by far the best UK scenario as it's so big; you shouldn't get towns merging unless they are actually quite close together.
I find http://www.tt-forums.net/download.php?id=67454 this one by far the best UK scenario as it's so big; you shouldn't get towns merging unless they are actually quite close together.
will1337
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Ah, there are scenarios. Missed that, probably because I just jumped into a game. Still I may rename a few Cornish towns. I will try that in a few days when this fleshes out slightly. Thanks, it'll be a while before I tire of interweaving expresses, DMUs and coal trains.
MCR247
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I've downloaded openTTD, but it says 'sample.cat' is missing? Any help
"sample.cat" is one of the original graphics from the TTD disc. You still need TTD installed. However, there is a forum post somewhere on the TTD.net forums including a link to download the graphics
MCR247
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Yes, thats been answered above
Has anyone installed any patches successfully?
I'd like the Improved Timetable Management patch but I can't get it to work.
I followed the instructions using TortoiseSVN but I just get errors.
Is it because I am trying to use the latest version (0.7.3) and the patch isn't designed for it?
I'd like the Improved Timetable Management patch but I can't get it to work.
I followed the instructions using TortoiseSVN but I just get errors.
Is it because I am trying to use the latest version (0.7.3) and the patch isn't designed for it?
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