FAQ - Game Features
Wondering what Train Simulator is all about? Read through this informative FAQ for answers.
[last updated August 27, 2001]

FAQ - Route Editor and Tools
All 600 miles of routes supplied with Microsoft Train Simulator were created with the Route Editor as well as the other tools. Take a look at this FAQ first, if you are having problems using this tool.
[last updated August 27, 2001]

FAQ - Advanced Players
For the enthusiast who can't get enough, here are some further notes about using the Route Editor.
[last updated August 27, 2001]

For a list of all the Microsoft Product Support Services Knowledge Base (KB) articles on Train Simulator, please visit the Articles About Train Simulator Microsoft Product Support Services compilation page .

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To play Microsoft® Train Simulator, You need:

• Multimedia PC with a Pentium II 266 MHz equivalent or higher processor with 8 MB 3D video hardware acceleration or better, or a Pentium II 350 MHz equivalent or higher processor
• Microsoft Windows ® 95, Windows 98, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 2000 or Windows XP operating system (Does not support Windows NT®)
• 32 MB of RAM for Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME; 64 MB for Windows 2000
• 500 MB of available hard disk space for a minimum install
• Approximately 1.5 GB of available hard disk space for a full install
• DirectX ® 7. 0a API or later
• DirectX 7. 0a or later compatible 4 MB video card capable of 800 x 600 resolution in 32K colors
• DirectX 7. 0a or later compatible sound card with speakers or headphones for audio
• Quad- speed CD-ROM drive
• Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
• Super VGA, 1-bit color monitor or better supporting 800 x 600 resolution