Trainz™ Simulator 12 Steam news

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Trainz™ Simulator 12 Steam news

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• Trainz A New Era - 90% OFF - Now just $2.00 - 16 April 2020

  Trainz 12 will soon be removed from sale on the Steam Store. You will still be able to play the game but our official support period will end (after 9 years). To ensure that you have an easy option to upgrade to one of our supported games, you can now purchase Trainz A New Era for just $2.00 Sale begins April 16 10 a.m. PT WHAT'S NEW IN TRAINZ A NEW ERA? For Trainz 12 users, the biggest thing you will notice is the graphics engine has been completely overhauled. On a like-for-like setting, your performance will improve (but make sure you don't max everything out unless you have the latest and greatest hardware). IMPORTING CONTENT Do not try to import Trainz 12 builtin content directly into TANE (as it will show "missing textiure errors). Please follow this guide to import your content. DLC IS OPTIONAL T:ANE come with four built-in routes and thousands more available for free on the DLS.…

• FREE WEEKEND - 4TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION - 15 May 2019

  T:ANE FREE WEEKEND May 16 - May 19 Trainz 12 was released way back in 2011, then the whole world of Trainz changed when Trainz A New Era was officially released May 15 2015. The game has matured greatly since those early days and to celebrate the occasion you can enjoy TANE Free this weekend on Steam. If you wish to continue playing after May 19, we're also running a massive 80% OFF sale during the weekend making TANE just USD$7.99. Free Weekend runs Thursday 10am PST to Sunday 1pm PST The 80% Discount runs Thursday 10am PST to Monday 10am PST JUST SEARCH "New Era" For our existing customers, we're going to be running great discounts on a wide range of items as well, with up to 80% off, so check back Thursday 10am PST! And don't forget you can now also grab our latest Trainz 2019 Regional Editions - search the Steam Store for "TRS19"

• Trainz Survey - 5 x $100 Trainz Gift Vouchers to be won. - 1 April 2019

  Do you own Trainz 12, Trainz A New Era or Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019? If so, we're looking for your feedback. Please complete this Survey to go into the draw to win one of 5 $100 Gift Vouchers that can be used at the Trainzportal Store. (If you win, you can use your Trainzportal purchases on your Steam version). This is your chance to help us make Trainz better than ever before, so please take 15 minutes or so to let us know what you think.

• New DLC Available - Trainz Simulator DLC: Nickel Plate High Speed Freight Set - 24 January 2014

  Trainz Simulator DLC: Nickel Plate High Speed Freight Set , all new content for Trainz Simulator 2012 is Now Available on Steam! Relive the halcyon years of steam hauled freight services in the US with this stunningly modeled Trainz Simulator addon. This DLC pack includes the following: * New York, Chicago & St. Louis / 'Nickel Plate Road' Class S-2 2-8-4 locomotive in early and late condition; * Pere Marquette Class N-1 2-8-4 locomotive in 'as preserved' condition; * NKP 40' Boxcar; * NKP 400 Series Bay Window Caboose ;

• New DLC Available - Trainz Simulator DLC - SS4 China Coal Heavy Haul Pack - 4 December 2013

  Trainz Simulator DLC - SS4 China Coal Heavy Haul Pack , all new content for Trainz™ Simulator 12 is Now Available on Steam! The Shao Shan 4 (SS4 improved) electric locomotive is one of the most powerful DC electric locomotives in China. Manufacturing began in the mid 1980's and the locomotives are widely used throughout most of China's electrifried railways to this day. Prior to the Chinese AC electric era, the SS4 was the predominant power on the Datong - Qinhuangdao coal heavy haul railway. Comprised of A and B units, SS4s continue to operate between Shanxi coal mines and the Qinhuangdao coal port, sometimes in quadruple with up to 20,000t and over 200 C80 wagons in tow.

• Trainz begins a new era on Kickstater - 14 November 2013

  We have just launched our official "next generation" Trainz project on Kickstarter. With a brand new game engine, new physics and a long list of new features, we know train fans are going to be thrilled with the new Trainz. And after just 24 hours, it looks like the project will reach the initial goal! Trainz: A New Era Kickstarter Page

• Trainz begins a new era on Kickstater - 14 November 2013

  We have just launched our official "next generation" Trainz project on Kickstarter. With a brand new game engine, new physics and a long list of new features, we know train fans are going to be thrilled with the new Trainz. And after just 24 hours, it looks like the project will reach the initial goal! Trainz: A New Era Kickstarter Page

• TS 12 SP1 Patch (61297) is now live. - 7 November 2013

  Changelog: Fixed various bugs in Surveyor which would trigger a Trainz Crash. Fixed a bug where viewing asset dependencies of multiple assets in CM were showing some duplicate assets Fixed a bug where splines did not attach to tracks properly if laid in different directions. Fixed a bug where changing the property (appearance) of water in Surveyor made the water disappear temporarily. Fixed a bug related to highlighting text in Surveyor's text fields. Fixed a bug where the ruler move tool didn't select the ruler. Fixed a bug where ruler delete tool didn't let the user delete the ruler. Fixed a bug where the driver's list scroll buttons would not hide with F6 Fixed a bug where some of the loco's wheels were not turning. Note: Patch file size is around 97MB.

• TS 12 SP1 Patch (61297) is now live. - 7 November 2013

  Changelog: Fixed various bugs in Surveyor which would trigger a Trainz Crash. Fixed a bug where viewing asset dependencies of multiple assets in CM were showing some duplicate assets Fixed a bug where splines did not attach to tracks properly if laid in different directions. Fixed a bug where changing the property (appearance) of water in Surveyor made the water disappear temporarily. Fixed a bug related to highlighting text in Surveyor's text fields. Fixed a bug where the ruler move tool didn't select the ruler. Fixed a bug where ruler delete tool didn't let the user delete the ruler. Fixed a bug where the driver's list scroll buttons would not hide with F6 Fixed a bug where some of the loco's wheels were not turning. Note: Patch file size is around 97MB.

• [Closed] Looking for additional beta testers!! - 23 September 2013

  We are looking for additional Beta testers for our Trainz products in Steam. For more information, view the N3V Announcements section in the discussion boards.

• [Closed] Looking for additional beta testers!! - 23 September 2013

  We are looking for additional Beta testers for our Trainz products in Steam. For more information, view the N3V Announcements section in the discussion boards.

• Steam DLC Downloads - 27 August 2013

  We have fixed a bug where users who purchased any DLC for Trainz Simulator 12 from Steam were unable to activate and download the content in their Steam Trainz Simulator 12 game client. To install any Steam purchased DLC please follow these steps: 1. Launch Trainz Simulator 12 and start the game from the launcher 2. Click Get New Content from the game's Main Menu 3. Click Redownload all purchases at the bottom of the page. This should initiate a download for any purchased DLC you have for the game obtained via Steam store. Please contact our helpdesk via http://support.auran.com/ if you require any further support with the Trainz product. Regards, Sidds

• Steam DLC Downloads - 27 August 2013

  We have fixed a bug where users who purchased any DLC for Trainz Simulator 12 from Steam were unable to activate and download the content in their Steam Trainz Simulator 12 game client. To install any Steam purchased DLC please follow these steps: 1. Launch Trainz Simulator 12 and start the game from the launcher 2. Click Get New Content from the game's Main Menu 3. Click Redownload all purchases at the bottom of the page. This should initiate a download for any purchased DLC you have for the game obtained via Steam store. Please contact our helpdesk via http://support.auran.com/ if you require any further support with the Trainz product. Regards, Sidds

• Welcome to the Official Game Group for Trainz - 17 May 2013

  2013 is our 13th year of development of the Trainz franchise and it is shaping up to be our most successful year ever. With versions of Trainz for mobile, PC, Mac and Wii and versions for casual gamers through to hard-core simulator fans, Trainz offers something for everyone. We are currently working on our next edition of Trainz which will be announced later this year. It is something a little different and we will be looking for beta testers from the STEAM community to help us put the new product through some serious testing. Please join our group if you like trains, train games or even if you aren't sure why people all over the world are fascinated by these powerful machines. Note: To join this Group, there is a "Join Group" link in the Community Hub. If you don;t see it, you are already a member. You can find out by mousing over your username and choosing Groups from the dropdown li…

• Welcome to the Official Game Group for Trainz - 17 May 2013

  2013 is our 13th year of development of the Trainz franchise and it is shaping up to be our most successful year ever. With versions of Trainz for mobile, PC, Mac and Wii and versions for casual gamers through to hard-core simulator fans, Trainz offers something for everyone. We are currently working on our next edition of Trainz which will be announced later this year. It is something a little different and we will be looking for beta testers from the STEAM community to help us put the new product through some serious testing. Please join our group if you like trains, train games or even if you aren't sure why people all over the world are fascinated by these powerful machines. Note: To join this Group, there is a "Join Group" link in the Community Hub. If you don;t see it, you are already a member. You can find out by mousing over your username and choosing Groups from the dropdown li…

• Trainz Sim 12 - Service Pack 1 update - 7 May 2013

  We're pleased to announce that the latest changes and updates are now available through your automatic Steam update. After applying this update there will also be a prompt to update your Trainz database. Please allow at least one hour to apply the update. Changes include: - In-game Downloadable Content (Payware and Freeware). - Improved multi-player support. - Updated support for tunnels, bridges, power lines etc (splines). - Improved session workflow (rules, nesting, copying etc). - Automatic thumbnail generation for routes and sessions. - Rewritten train coupling physics. - Improved CMP error detection and validation. There is also a very long list of bug fixes and enhancements to all facets of Trainz. Please note that the update may affect your previously installed content. We recommend that if you have any issues after installing the update that you run Content Manager > File > Exte…

• Trainz Sim 12 - Service Pack 1 update - 7 May 2013

  We're pleased to announce that the latest changes and updates are now available through your automatic Steam update. After applying this update there will also be a prompt to update your Trainz database. Please allow at least one hour to apply the update. Changes include: - In-game Downloadable Content (Payware and Freeware). - Improved multi-player support. - Updated support for tunnels, bridges, power lines etc (splines). - Improved session workflow (rules, nesting, copying etc). - Automatic thumbnail generation for routes and sessions. - Rewritten train coupling physics. - Improved CMP error detection and validation. There is also a very long list of bug fixes and enhancements to all facets of Trainz. Please note that the update may affect your previously installed content. We recommend that if you have any issues after installing the update that you run Content Manager > File > Exte…

• New Week Long Deals Available on Steam! - 6 May 2013

  Save up to 75% on new Week Long Deals on Steam, available now until May 6th at 10AM Pacific time!

• New DLC Available - Trainz Simulator - Aerotrain, BR Class 14, Coronation Scot - 6 May 2013

  Trainz Simulator - Aerotrain , Trainz Simulator - BR Class 14 , Trainz Simulator - Coronation Scot all new content for Trainz Simulator 12 are Now Available on Steam and is 25% off!* In addition Trainz Simulator 12 is 50% off!* Trainz Simulator - Aerotrain A locomotive design based on the existing SW1200 switcher was encased in a futuristic streamlined shroud. An usual Bo-1 wheel arrangement was employed and the drivetrain geared for passenger operation. The turret cabbed locomotive would be known as the LWT12. A finned tail car with a small observation gallery completed the stylised trainset exterior, and in 1955 the GM Aerotrain was born. Trainz Simulator - BR Class 14 British Rail devised the Class 14 locomotives to replace the seemingly indispensable ex-GWR Pannier Tanks which busily performed shunting duties, yard transfers and short haul freight services on Western Region tracks.…

• Daily Deal - Trainz series, 75% off! - 29 November 2012

  Today's Deal: Save 75% on Trainz series ! Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are!