Whoa, blast from the PAST! I made these graphics and textures that youre looking at. At 8:50 in the video, the Silo type buildings on the left are modeled after the JIFFY muffin plant in MICHIGAN! wow, thanks for the upload.
The TrainMaster Simulator currently runs using only unsupported proprietary software developed by PI Engineering. While it currently operates under Windows 7, work is currently in progress to enable the simulator also to work with Open Rails. This will open up a whole new dimension of operations with a much larger variety of trains over many more territories. Once installed and debugged, I will be looking for a new home for the simulator as I am making future plans to downsize. The fully assembled simulator weighs about 600 pounds and occupies a footprint of 98 x 78 inches and is 77 inches tall. If interested or you have questions, contact me directly at BobL53@att.net. I live near Houston.
okay so this isnt trainmaster 4.3 - is ther anywhere i could see some clips or pictures of what trainmaster 4.3 looks like in game - i like old train games but only just found out about trainmaster
+BNSF 8010 .Some railroads use computer generated speech, similar to what you hear with Siri, or navigation software. The software is replicating computer generated voice instructions very similar to that which a real engine crew might actually hear in the locomotive cab. Instructions are triggered when a train reaches a specified location. It reduces the burden on a train dispatcher to otherwise repeat these instructions every time a train approaches a work site.
+BNSF 8010 It could be very true that the voices are created using Microsoft Sam software. I don't know. for sure. The simulation software runs on a dedicated PC, currently using Windows XP. I will soon be upgrading the platform to Windows 7 or perhaps 10. The software uses two high performance video graphics cards, running three monitors.
Do you know where I can this version of Trainmaster? I have Trainmaster 4.3 and I was shocked when I saw the updated graphics and sounds. Thanks, and great video!
P.I. Engineering no longer sells these control stands, selling all rights to the Union Pacific. However, Rail Simulations Systems, Inc. (RSS) re-conditions used control stands and adds hardware to work with Open Rails. He can be reached by contacting Rail Simulations, Inc. at railsimulations.com/index.html. To see how my control stand was modified by RSS to work with Open Rails in addition to P.I. Engineering's software, see ruclips.net/video/pvaYgER_50k/видео.html. I am also interested in selling my whole simulator, as my wife and I are planning to downsize (we're now in our 80's). However, I much prefer a home such as a railroad museum, or other location where it will be used by many people. The quality of Open Rails is good enough for training engineers on short line and regional railroads, where the cost of building custom track files of a short line or regional railroad is not that large. Open Rails is great for teaching train operations. The P.I. software is great for teaching train handling.
Please note my new email address at BobLeilich@att.net. I recently spent considerable $$ for a new custom-designed circuit board and software to add the capability of my control stand to work with Open Rails (under Windows 10 or 7). The results are utterly stunning and gives new life to the control stand. The hardware and software were custom developed by Railway Simulations, Inc. (Bill Kaufman is an absolute genius). The Open Rails Seligman Route ($30) was developed my another total software genius, Jason Dilworth. What is especially fun is that I can now perform switching activities, picking up and setting out cars. The graphics and the realism of operations are fantastic. One of the several operating choices is the Flagstaff (Arizona) switcher which I actually worked in 1959 as a locomotive fireman with the former Santa Fe. Even the locomotive is the same Geep type I worked on 64 years ago. The experience, realistic sound, realistic behavior of the controls sends chills up my spine and brings back many vivid memories. I will soon be making another video of switching operations with my control stand running Open Rails. (Though also highly realistic, I find operatingf the Southwest Chief or a grain drag to be a bit boring compared to switching operations.) I now have two simulator options - one that is as realistic at train operations as any of the big, expensive training simulators (Open Rails) and the other (TrainMaster) that helps develop real (road) train handling skills (understanding train dynamics and improving the fine art of braking and use of throttle). I live near Houston, so if you're ever nearby I'd be happy to show off my simulator.
Whoa, blast from the PAST! I made these graphics and textures that youre looking at. At 8:50 in the video, the Silo type buildings on the left are modeled after the JIFFY muffin plant in MICHIGAN! wow, thanks for the upload.
Pter, I'm interested in knowing more. you can contact me directly at bobleiich@att.net
ULTRA RARE AND I LOVE IT!!!!!
Where y’all the ppl that donated it to Galveston’s R&R museum?
The TrainMaster Simulator currently runs using only unsupported proprietary software developed by PI Engineering. While it currently operates under Windows 7, work is currently in progress to enable the simulator also to work with Open Rails. This will open up a whole new dimension of operations with a much larger variety of trains over many more territories. Once installed and debugged, I will be looking for a new home for the simulator as I am making future plans to downsize. The fully assembled simulator weighs about 600 pounds and occupies a footprint of 98 x 78 inches and is 77 inches tall. If interested or you have questions, contact me directly at BobL53@att.net. I live near Houston.
okay so this isnt trainmaster 4.3 - is ther anywhere i could see some clips or pictures of what trainmaster 4.3 looks like in game - i like old train games but only just found out about trainmaster
Was the voice at 4:56 Microsoft Sam?How did you get him, sir?
+BNSF 8010 . I have no idea. The software was developed by P.I. Engineering of Williamston, Michigan.
Robert Leilich No. I mean the voice of the track crews.
+BNSF 8010 .Some railroads use computer generated speech, similar to what you hear with Siri, or navigation software. The software is replicating computer generated voice instructions very similar to that which a real engine crew might actually hear in the locomotive cab. Instructions are triggered when a train reaches a specified location. It reduces the burden on a train dispatcher to otherwise repeat these instructions every time a train approaches a work site.
Robert Leilich I remember hearing Microsoft Sam.
What are your system specs?
+BNSF 8010 It could be very true that the voices are created using Microsoft Sam software. I don't know. for sure. The simulation software runs on a dedicated PC, currently using Windows XP. I will soon be upgrading the platform to Windows 7 or perhaps 10. The software uses two high performance video graphics cards, running three monitors.
Do you know where I can this version of Trainmaster? I have Trainmaster 4.3 and I was shocked when I saw the updated graphics and sounds. Thanks, and great video!
is it still possible to order a control panel like this from P.I.? i am extremely interested in possibly ordering one
P.I. Engineering no longer sells these control stands, selling all rights to the Union Pacific. However, Rail Simulations Systems, Inc. (RSS) re-conditions used control stands and adds hardware to work with Open Rails. He can be reached by contacting Rail Simulations, Inc. at railsimulations.com/index.html. To see how my control stand was modified by RSS to work with Open Rails in addition to P.I. Engineering's software, see ruclips.net/video/pvaYgER_50k/видео.html. I am also interested in selling my whole simulator, as my wife and I are planning to downsize (we're now in our 80's). However, I much prefer a home such as a railroad museum, or other location where it will be used by many people. The quality of Open Rails is good enough for training engineers on short line and regional railroads, where the cost of building custom track files of a short line or regional railroad is not that large. Open Rails is great for teaching train operations. The P.I. software is great for teaching train handling.
I wish Rail Driver still sold these control stands. I would buy one in a heartbeat.
That is awesome, greetings from Germany.
I only have a RailDriver desktop cab controller that I would like to sell.
Please note my new email address at BobLeilich@att.net.
I recently spent considerable $$ for a new custom-designed circuit board and software to add the capability of my control stand to work with Open Rails (under Windows 10 or 7). The results are utterly stunning and gives new life to the control stand. The hardware and software were custom developed by Railway Simulations, Inc. (Bill Kaufman is an absolute genius). The Open Rails Seligman Route ($30) was developed my another total software genius, Jason Dilworth. What is especially fun is that I can now perform switching activities, picking up and setting out cars. The graphics and the realism of operations are fantastic.
One of the several operating choices is the Flagstaff (Arizona) switcher which I actually worked in 1959 as a locomotive fireman with the former Santa Fe. Even the locomotive is the same Geep type I worked on 64 years ago. The experience, realistic sound, realistic behavior of the controls sends chills up my spine and brings back many vivid memories.
I will soon be making another video of switching operations with my control stand running Open Rails. (Though also highly realistic, I find operatingf the Southwest Chief or a grain drag to be a bit boring compared to switching operations.) I now have two simulator options - one that is as realistic at train operations as any of the big, expensive training simulators (Open Rails) and the other (TrainMaster) that helps develop real (road) train handling skills (understanding train dynamics and improving the fine art of braking and use of throttle).
I live near Houston, so if you're ever nearby I'd be happy to show off my simulator.
Blake. I have one that I would like to get rid of. Contact me at BobL53@att.net.