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{{short description|Computer-based simulation of rail transport operations}}
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[[File:HXD3B locomotive driving simulator.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A locomotive driving simulator of a [[China Railways HXD3B]] electric locomotive, produced by [[CNR Dalian]] and [[Southwest Jiaotong University]]]]
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A '''train simulator''' (also '''railroad simulator''' or '''railway simulator'''<!--redirects to this page, do not remove! -->) is a computer-based [[simulation]] of [[rail transport]] operations. They are generally large complicated software packages modeling a [[Three-dimensional space|3D]] [[virtual reality]] world implemented both as commercial trainers, and consumer [[computer game]] software with 'play modes' which lets the user interact by stepping inside the virtual world. Because of the near view modeling, often at speed, train simulator software is generally far more complicated software to write and implement than [[flight simulator]] programs.

==Industrial train simulations==
[[File:Centro Nacional de Capacitación Ferroviaria 1.jpg|thumbnail|A [[Ferrocarriles Argentinos (2015)|Ferrocarriles Argentinos]] Railway Simulator]]
Like [[flight simulators]], train simulators have been produced for railway training purposes. Driver simulators include those produced by:
* Avansim, based in the UK and Germany<ref>{{Cite web |title=Avansim {{!}} The Professional Rail Driving Simulator |url=https://avansim.com/ |access-date=2023-08-07 |website=avansim.com}}</ref>
* Transurb Simulation,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://simulation.transurb.com/en|title=Driving Simulators - areas of expertise|website=Transurb Simulation}}</ref> a Belgian-based company
* FAAC (the training division of [[Arotech Corporation]]) in the United States <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.faac.com/training-simulators/transportation/rail/|title=Rail Operator Training Simulators|work=faac.com|publisher=FAAC|access-date=2019-10-04}}</ref>
* [[Train Simulator (Ongakukan)|Ongakukan]] in Japan<ref>[http://www.ongakukan.info/english/biz/advantage.html "Train Simulator for Pro-use" in Ongakukan website]. Retrieved 2010-03-26.</ref>
* [[Airbus|EADS]] in Germany<ref name="rt01">{{cite web|url=http://www.railway-technology.com/contractors/professional/eads/|title=EADS - Very High Speed, Intercity and Suburban Train Simulators|work=railway-technology.com|publisher=SPG Media Limited|access-date=2009-03-14}}</ref>
* [[Bentley Systems]] in the UK<ref>
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* Lander Simulation & Training Solutions, Spain<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.landersimulation.com/en/simulators-adapted-each-reality|title=Simulators adapted to each reality|date=March 7, 2018|website=Lander simulation}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.railway-technology.com/contractors/professional/lander-simulation/|title=LANDER Simulation & Training Solutions - Training Simulators - Railway Technology|publisher=www.railway-technology.com|access-date=2009-01-24}}
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* CORYS,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.corys.com/en/|title=CORYS &#124; DYNAMIC SIMULATION|website=CORYS}}</ref> a French company with offices in Grenoble, France and Jacksonville, FL, USA
* [[Krauss-Maffei Wegmann]] GmbH & Co KG (KMW),<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kmweg.de/|title=Marktführer für hochgeschützte Rad- und Kettenfahrzeuge in Europa - KMW|website=www.kmweg.de}}</ref> a German company based in Munich
* Oktal Sydac<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oktalsydac.com/en/|title=Oktal Sydac - Simulation in Motion|website=www.oktalsydac.com}}</ref> in Australia, France, India and the UK
* SMART Simulation<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.smart-simulators.com/|title=Smart Simulation company - train simulator manufacturer supplier|website=smart-simulators.com}}</ref> - part of the Neokon Baltija group from Lithuania with offices in the UK and Russia.
* [[New York Air Brake]], an American company based in Watertown, NY.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nyab.com/en/products/simulators/tds5000/tds5000_1.jsp|title=New York Air Brake - TDS-5000|website=www.nyab.com|access-date=2013-07-18|archive-date=2010-11-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101109130701/http://www.nyab.com/en/products/simulators/tds5000/tds5000_1.jsp|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* PS Technology, an American company based in Boulder, CO.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pstechnology.com/locomotive-simulation |title=Locomotive Simulation &#124; Class II Simulator &#124; Locomotive Simulation Software &#124; Engineer Training &#124; PS Technology |access-date=2013-07-18 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130506103210/http://www.pstechnology.com/locomotive-simulation |archive-date=2013-05-06 }}</ref>
* Zusi 3 Professional, a German Professional Software to train and educate train drivers. (There is even a hobby version for the community.) The possible routes in the simulator can go mainly through Germany, but also Austria, little Italy and some French.

Signaller training simulators have been developed by Funkwerk in Germany,<ref>
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</ref> and PS Technology in the US.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pstechnology.com/conductor-training |title=Conductor Training &#124; Rail Yard Training &#124; Switching Yard Software &#124; Yard Simulation &#124; Conductor Simulator &#124; PS Technology |access-date=2013-07-18 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130506103340/http://www.pstechnology.com/conductor-training |archive-date=2013-05-06 }}</ref>

== Types of train simulators ==
There are various types of train driving simulators that are adapted to varying training needs and can be combined to meet operators' training needs in the most efficient way.

=== Full-cabin simulators ===
Similarly to flight simulators, train simulators can be a replica of a full driving cabin, on a one-to-one scale. This type of simulator is opted for when a train operator needs an immersive training tool for particularly effective training sessions.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://simulation.transurb.com/simulators/simulators-range/full-cab-simulator |title=Full-Cab Simulator - Transurb Simulation |access-date=2022-05-24 |archive-date=2022-05-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524064145/https://simulation.transurb.com/simulators/simulators-range/full-cab-simulator |url-status=dead }}</ref>

=== Intermediate, more compact simulators ===
Certain simulators can uphold a certain level of immersion while optimising the space of a training room. When a certain balance between immersion and scalability is needed, this type of simulator is chosen by instructors.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://simulation.transurb.com/simulators/simulators-range/compact-simulator |title=Compact Simulator - Transurb Simulation |access-date=2022-05-24 |archive-date=2022-05-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220522033846/https://simulation.transurb.com/simulators/simulators-range/compact-simulator |url-status=dead }}</ref>

=== Portable simulators ===
When a train operator has various training centres, it is sometimes easier and more logical to invest in smaller simulators that can be transported from one centre to another.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://simulation.transurb.com/simulators/simulators-range/nano-simulator |title=Nano Simulator - Transurb Simulation |access-date=2022-05-24 |archive-date=2022-05-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524064143/https://simulation.transurb.com/simulators/simulators-range/nano-simulator |url-status=dead }}</ref> The company Transurb Simulation was the first to propose such a tool, which has now been adopted by many operators around the world and is becoming of a growing interest for smaller operators.

== Consumer train simulation ==
Many consumer train simulations have been produced, often focusing on different aspects of real-life railways.

===Driving simulation===
Train driving simulation games usually allow a user to have a "driver's view" from the [[locomotive]]'s cab and operate realistic cab controls such as throttle, [[Railway brake|brake valve]], [[Sandbox (locomotive)|sand]], [[Train horn|horn]] and [[Train whistle|whistle]], lights etc.

Train driving simulation software includes:
* ''[[BVE Trainsim]]'' (originally ''Boso View Express''<ref name="Lew">{{cite news|url=https://www.wired.com/autopia/2007/12/best-free-train/|title=The Best Free Train Simulator
|last=Lew|first=Alexander|date=2007-12-17|work=Autopia|publisher=[[Wired News]]|access-date=2009-05-04| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090504084001/http://www.wired.com/autopia/2007/12/best-free-train/| archive-date= 4 May 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080801090112/http://simontonekham.wordpress.com/2008/06/01/bve-train-simulator/ BVE Train Simulator](archive), The Simon Tonekham Statesman blog</ref><ref name="trainsimmer">{{cite web|url=http://www.trainsimmer.com/article4.html|title=Announcing Boso View Express (BVE)|publisher=Train Simmer|date=2001-02-26|access-date=2009-08-14|quote=Boso View Express (BVE) is a freeware 3D train simulator ... under development since 1996. ... nor does it offer dynamic scenery (moving trains). It does feature ... trains that react accurately|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081007120549/http://www.trainsimmer.com/article4.html|archive-date=2008-10-07}}</ref>) is a Japanese three-dimensional computer-based train simulator.<ref name="trainsimmer"/> It is notable for focusing on providing an accurate driving experience<ref name="trainsimmer"/><ref name="cbsi">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamefaqs.com/computer/doswin/review/R85301.html|title=Microsoft Train Simulator|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|date=2005-01-03|access-date=2009-08-14|quote=BVE ... physics are comparable with the real trains. ... Plenty of routes and trains are available free too!}}</ref><ref name="baum">{{cite web|url=http://www.angelfire.com/mech/petermodelrailroad/PeterWeb/mechanik.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070523065255/http://www.angelfire.com/mech/petermodelrailroad/PeterWeb/mechanik.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 23, 2007|title=Mechanik/ BVE|first=Peter|last=Baum|access-date=2009-08-14|quote=the trains actually rock back and forth and lean into turns ... has still remained popular due to its superior sound, train handling characteristics, and its easily modifiable components.}}</ref> as viewed from inside the cab, rather than creating a network of other trains—There are no outside views, drivers can only look directly ahead, and other trains passed along the route are only displayed as stationary objects.<ref name="trainsimmer"/><ref name="barten-2005">{{cite web | url=http://www.virtualrailroader.com/faqs.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050206051125/http://www.virtualrailroader.com/faqs.html | url-status=dead | archive-date=6 February 2005 | title=Virtual Railroading/Train Simulation FAQs | access-date=14 August 2009 | last=Barten | first=Alfred | year=2005 | quote=BVE is built linearly. There is no opportunity to branch, unless the branched version is treated as a second route. ... BVE routes can also be built using [[Notepad (Windows)|Notepad]] }}</ref><ref
 name="hanstater">{{cite web|url=http://www.uktrainsim.com/index2.php?form|title=Editorial: BVE Train Simulator|first=David|last=Hanstater|publisher=Atomic Systems IP|access-date=2009-08-14|quote=BVE is much smaller ... the only view is straight forward through the cab window. There are no outside views|archive-date=2011-09-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927125005/http://www.uktrainsim.com/index2.php?form|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* ''[[Densha de Go!]]'', a Japanese train simulation game series focused on driving, developed by [[Taito]].
* ''Diesel Railcar Simulator'', a train simulator focusing on British diesel-mechanical [[railcars]].
* ''[[Microsoft Train Simulator]]'' (''MSTS''), developed by [[Kuju (company)|Kuju Entertainment]].
** Open Rails, an [[open source]], freeware simulator that is backwards compatible with [[Microsoft Train Simulator]] content.
* ''[[Rail Simulator]]'', a spiritual successor to ''MSTS'' also developed by Kuju Entertainment.
* ''[[Train Simulator (Dovetail Games)|Train Simulator]]'' (originally ''RailWorks''), a successor to ''Rail Simulator'' created when a new company, Rail Simulator Developments Ltd, purchased the rights. In 2013 RSDL rebranded themselves as [[Dovetail Games]], and renamed ''Railworks'' to simply ''Train Simulator''.
** ''[[Train Sim World]]'', a successor to the above developed by Dovetail Games using the [[Unreal Engine]].
* ''Run8'', a primarily [[multiplayer]] train simulator focused on realistic North American freight operations.
* [[Train Simulator (Ongakukan)|''Train Simulator'' series]] (a.k.a. ''Railfan'')
* ''[[Trainz]]''
* ''[https://www.zusi.de/ Zusi 3 Hobby]'', an offshoot of the professional version with the identical programme versions, with real tracks recreated by the [https://rail.nridigital.com/future_rail_sep19/rail_replicas_building_authenticity_into_train_simulator_games community]. Actual existing Train Network on this map in light green, but is regularly updated to bigger networks. [https://www.zusi-sk.eu/]
* ''Mechanik [[PKP class EN57|EN57]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mechanik-en57.enkol.pl/|title=MECHANIK EN57|website=mechanik-en57.enkol.pl}}</ref> and ''MaSzyna'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://eu07.pl/|title=MaSzyna - Symulator Pojazdów Szynowych|website=eu07.pl}}</ref> freeware train simulators mainly focusing on Polish mainline rolling stock.
* Train Sim, a mobile phone Train Simulator developed by 3583 Bytes using the [[Unity Engine]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Train Sim - Apps on Google Play |url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ogien.trainsim&hl=en-US&pli=1 |access-date=2025-04-08 |website=play.google.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

The PC game ''[[3D Ultra Lionel Traintown]]'', amongst some others, give a different experience to driving, by being in a [[Perspective (visual)|3rd person omniscient]] perspective, controlling the trains from a bird's eye view.

Peripherals specifically designed for use with driving simulations include [[RailDriver]] by US manufacturer P.I. Engineering. RailDriver is a programmable desktop cab controller with throttle, brake lever and switches designed to work with ''[[Trainz]]'', ''TrainMaster'', ''[[Microsoft Train Simulator]]'' and ''[[Rail Simulator]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.train-sim.com/review/raildriv/raildriv.htm|title=Train-Sim.Com Review: RailDriver|publisher=www.train-sim.com|access-date=2009-01-17|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090327041120/http://www.train-sim.com/review/raildriv/raildriv.htm|archive-date=2009-03-27}}</ref> There are also numerous rail simulators on the online game platform [[Roblox]], such as ''Stepford County Railway'' (2017-present), ''British Railway'' (2023-present), ''Whitecoast City Railway'' (2021-present) and ''Dovedale Railway'' (2023-present).

===Strategy simulation===
Railroad-themed strategy simulation video games are focused mostly on the economic part of the railroad industry rather than on technical detail. The ''[[A-Train]]'' series (1985 to present) is an early example. [[Chris Sawyer]]'s ''[[Transport Tycoon]]'' (1994) was an influential game in this genre,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7932414.stm|work=BBC News|title=Inside Games: Creative Assembly|author=Daniel Emery|date=10 March 2009|access-date=2009-11-09}}</ref> spawning remakes such as ''[[Simutrans]]'' (1999 to present), ''[[OpenTTD]]'' (2004 to present) and Sawyer's own ''[[Chris Sawyer's Locomotion|Locomotion]]'' (2004). [[Sid Meier]] designed two railroad simulations: ''[[Railroad Tycoon (video game)|Railroad Tycoon]]'' (1990) and ''[[Sid Meier's Railroads!|Railroads!]]'' (2006). The ''[[Railroad Tycoon]]'' series itself inspired other rail games such as ''[[Rails Across America]]'' (2001).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/railsacrossamerica/review.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=gssummary&tag=summary;read-review|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130124014224/http://uk.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/railsacrossamerica/review.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=gssummary&tag=summary;read-review|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 24, 2013|title=Rails Across America Review|author=Scott Osborne|work=GameSpot|date=October 12, 2001|access-date=2009-11-09|quote=While admittedly inspired by the hit Railroad Tycoon series, Rails Across America takes a broader approach to rail empire building and offers some novel, entertaining features.}}</ref>

===Other genres===
Some rail simulation games focus on [[railway signalling]] rather than driving or economics. Examples include ''[[The Train Game]]'' (1983),  ''[[SimSig]]'', ''JBSS BAHN'',<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.jbss.de/hpg_eng.htm | title=JB BAHN Railway Simulation Software }}</ref> ''[[Train Dispatcher (computer simulation)|Train Dispatcher]]'', and the series of signalling simulations produced by PC-Rail Software.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pcrail.co.uk/|title=PC-Rail Simulations|website=www.pcrail.co.uk}}</ref>

==History==
Train simulators are particularly popular in Japan, [[Rail transport in Japan|where rail transport]] is the primary form of travel for most citizens.<ref name="HG101">{{cite web |last1=Plasket |first1=Michael |title=Super Locomotive |url=http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/super-locomotive/ |website=Hardcore Gaming 101 |date=September 13, 2017 |access-date=5 May 2021}}</ref> Train video games have been developed in Japan since the early 1980s, with [[Sega]]'s [[arcade video game]] ''[[Super Locomotive]]'' (1982) being an early example, before more realistic train simulators emerged, such as Ongakukan's [[Train Simulator (Ongakukan)|''Train Simulator'' series]] (1995 debut) and [[Taito]]'s ''[[Densha de Go]]'' series (1996 debut),<ref name="HG101"/> as well as train business simulations such as the ''[[A-Train]]'' series (1985 debut).<ref>{{cite news |last1=Robinson |first1=Martin |title=Take the A-Train, or how I fell in love with a hardcore accounting sim |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-03-19-take-the-a-train-or-how-i-fell-in-love-with-a-hardcore-accounting-sim |access-date=5 May 2021 |work=[[Eurogamer]] |date=21 March 2021}}</ref> Non-commercial Japanese sims include the freeware [[BVE Trainsim|BVE]], first released in 1996, which was later remade as the [[Free and open-source software|free and open-source]] ''OpenBVE''.

One of the first commercially available train simulators in the West was ''[[Southern Belle (video game)|Southern Belle]]'', released in 1985. The game simulated a journey of the ''[[Brighton Belle|Southern Belle]]'' steam passenger train from [[London Victoria railway station|London Victoria]] to [[Brighton railway station|Brighton]], while at the same time the player must comply with speed limits, not to go too fast on curves and keep to the schedule. It was followed with ''[[Evening Star (video game)|Evening Star]]'' in 1987. The first two train simulators to achieve large sales in the West, ''[[Microsoft Train Simulator]]'' and ''[[Trainz]]'', arrived within a few months of one another in 2001. These featured differing design philosophies - ''Microsoft Train Simulator'' focused on providing a realistic driving experience, whereas ''Trainz'' focused more on the ability of the user to create their own content such as trains and routes.

The developers behind ''Microsoft Train Simulator'', [[Kuju Entertainment]], later released a spiritual successor called ''[[Rail Simulator]]'', which was later purchased by a separate company and rereleased as ''[[Railworks]]''.

== See also ==
* [[Flight simulator]] – contains reference to flight simulators
* [[Strategy computer game]]

==References==
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== External links ==
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* [https://trimis.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/project/documents/20120507_155444_42092_2TRAIN_Benchmarking_Report_on_RailwayTraining_in_Europe.pdf 2TRAIN Benchmarking Report on computer-based Railway Training in Europe]
* [http://www.railserve.com/Computers/ RailServe.com] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201127013040/http://www.railserve.com/Computers/ |date=2020-11-27 }} (Directory of train simulator sites)
* [http://www.railpage.com.au/f-c5.htm Railpage Train Simulator Support Forums](Online Support Forum and Add-on downloads)
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060213153544/http://virtualrailroader.com/reading.html VR Reading Room: Hundreds of articles covering all train simulators]
* [http://sim.bemined.nl/ Metro Simulation]
* [http://www.viajerosaltren.es/ pagina Viajeros al Tren Add-on Soporte y foro en Español]

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