Short: V1.7 Author: Paul Robins Uploader: paul@robins.powernet.co.uk Version: 1.7 Type: game/misc Relaces: game/misc/TrainDriver.lha Requires: Amiga 1 mb Action: NoStart Train Driver Simulator V1.7 --------------------------- 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 429 miles of route of varying gradients and curvature Five possible weather/rail conditions 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 x5) 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 1.7 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. Please note this program is still in development but is generally stable. Also some of the data is incomplete, such as signal numbers, but the data on the program is otherwise accurate as far as I know. Changes since V1.6 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ o New weather conditions Icy and Fall Icy: Very poor rail adhesion Wheelslip in upper half of green zone Brakes may cause wheel slide below 60 psi Snowfall! Fall: Leaf-fall season. Very treacherous! Wheelslip possible whenever taking power Braking may cause wheelslide at any time The rail adhesion is also affected by the difficulty level chosen. The chosen setting may also change during your journey depending on the difficulty level chosen. o Diversionary route via Northampton added between milepost 56 and Rugby This line is an extension of the Slow lines from Hanslope junction to Rugby. The line speed is 75 mph and is signalled with 3 aspect colour light signals (ie no double yellows). This route is two miles longer than the main line via Weedon. The line falls at 1 in 200, through Hunsbury Hill tunnel, to Northampton and then climbs at 1 in 230 back up to Rugby through a short tunnel at Crick. To force a train to be diverted hold Left-alt key while passing Signal no 79. o New cab screen graphics (Thanks to Hans Berkhout :)) o Random speed trap At any point along the route there could be a speed trap set up by traction inspectors. You will be advised as soon as your speed has been recorded. If you are speeding there is a possibility you will be releived of your driving duties immediately. o Better compatability GUI GUI problems with A500 fixed o Optional screen requester to help NTSC users for the cab screen, and other screens are now NTSC compatible. o More fine tuning of data and graphics o Guide and help pics updated o More bugs fixed ('Start at' gadget etc) %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Any comments, bug reports, donations, upgrade requests etc. to; Paul Robins 13 Windsor Street Bletchley Milton Keynes MK2 2LN England EMail : paul@robins.powernet.co.uk This program is MAILWARE and can be freely distributed but must be distributed with all the files listed below. Please drop me an email or postcard if you use it ------------------------------------------------- I'd be intersted to know where you got the program from, and which Amiga you have. If you would like a reply/update please at least send a donation to cover P&P etc. ============================= Archive contents ============================= Original Packed Ratio Date Time Name -------- ------- ----- --------- -------- ------------- 1825 728 60.1% 19-Jan-96 14:31:20 TrainDriver1.7.info 17378 4158 76.0% 10-Jan-96 14:49:20 +87cab4 7292 2256 69.0% 15-Nov-95 17:55:12 +87cabkeys 1786 716 59.9% 19-Jan-96 14:31:42 +87cabkeys.info 7580 5852 22.7% 09-Aug-95 16:30:54 +87runa 33748 17791 47.2% 09-Aug-95 16:31:02 +87starta 74988 38825 48.2% 09-Aug-95 16:31:20 +87stopa 28188 19226 31.7% 09-Aug-95 16:31:34 +87wslipa 6140 4206 31.4% 09-Aug-95 16:31:26 +87wsqa 16126 10930 32.2% 09-Aug-95 16:30:52 +air 716 251 64.9% 09-Jan-96 08:23:08 +aws 7572 5832 22.9% 09-Aug-95 16:31:08 +awshl 8562 6937 18.9% 09-Aug-95 16:31:10 +bell 8820 3452 60.8% 10-Jan-96 15:12:42 +chart 1783 713 60.0% 19-Jan-96 14:31:42 +chart.info 1780 680 61.7% 19-Jan-96 13:39:54 +Disk.info 5092 4660 8.4% 09-Aug-95 16:30:48 +dsd2 20924 18268 12.6% 09-Aug-95 16:31:50 +explo.iff 264 24 90.9% 11-Jan-96 15:57:20 +td.font 2888 1507 47.8% 11-Jan-96 15:57:20 +8 32054 13984 56.3% 10-Jan-96 15:04:46 +Help 1784 718 59.7% 19-Jan-96 14:31:42 +Help.info 10076 7621 24.3% 09-Aug-95 16:30:56 +horna 1078 771 28.4% 07-Dec-95 15:05:42 +icon 8202 3677 55.1% 10-Jan-96 15:15:32 +Map 5283 1523 71.1% 19-Jan-96 14:31:42 +Map.info 2145 347 83.8% 19-Jan-96 14:31:42 +Save.info 508 99 80.5% 10-Jan-96 16:26:14 +1S13 500 107 78.6% 28-Nov-95 09:01:04 +1S26 500 102 79.6% 15-Jan-96 16:44:36 +1S47 500 106 78.8% 15-Jan-96 16:45:08 +1S55 501 107 78.6% 19-Jan-96 14:02:44 +1S57 500 107 78.6% 19-Jan-96 14:03:18 +1S75 500 108 78.4% 15-Jan-96 16:45:26 +1S83 500 109 78.2% 15-Jan-96 16:44:50 +1S84 500 107 78.6% 28-Nov-95 09:02:20 +1S89 508 92 81.8% 19-Jan-96 13:46:00 +1S94 2688 453 83.1% 23-Oct-95 21:03:10 +shap2 220 127 42.2% 11-Jan-96 08:54:30 +Start_TrainDriver 1732 661 61.8% 19-Jan-96 14:31:42 +Start_TrainDriver.info 45818 34671 24.3% 07-Dec-95 17:44:14 +title.pic 92568 59668 35.5% 09-Aug-95 16:31:44 +track.snd 41505 15152 63.4% 19-Jan-96 14:10:42 +TrainDriver.guide 509 269 47.1% 19-Jan-96 14:31:42 +TrainDriver.guide.info 256288 87968 65.6% 18-Jan-96 15:08:08 +TrainDriver1.7 252 99 60.7% 11-Jan-96 13:59:58 +1S94 1442 476 66.9% 09-Aug-95 16:50:34 +wbtri1 -------- ------- ----- --------- -------- 762113 376241 50.6% 21-Jan-96 05:05:02 47 files