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While this small railroad is a good starter, with some interesting, unchallanging activites...the fact is that this is basically a one track system with passing sidings and there is NO signalling, which makes opposing traffic impossible. The package is unrealistic and lacks elements that are likely to make this something which will be used for more than a short time.

One aspect that might interest some users; due to its small size it is relatively easy to create your own activities and even modify the track system using the tools provided by Microsoft with your train simulator program purchase.

There's some interesting scenery here but on the whole this route and the rolling stock are far inferior to most of the freeware routes available on the internet. Go to train-sim.com and look around. There are also much better payware routes, made by people who truly care about trains. Check out Sandpatch, Cajon Pass, Protrains 2 and many others.

The landscape is very well done with lots of scenery items to look at. The layout of the track is excellent and provides for a whole lot of switching action. There are several long grades to test your skill at speed control. I had no problems installing or using the program. The only downside is that there is only one type of locomotive included. You get several road numbers, but they are all sd40's. The cab is a basic rework of the default gp-38. The sound is well done also. Overall an excellent product.