Trainz: A New Era

Trainz: A New Era is a railway simulator that lets you operate trains and create your own railways. Build routes with the in-game editing tools, then drive with either Realistic or Easy controls. The simulation models factors such as train weight, engine power, track gradient and adhesion, with tools for adjusting and monitoring locomotive performance.

Explore routes set in different places and periods, including the Chesapeake & Ohio’s Hinton Division in 1950, the UK’s 1976 East Coast Main Line from London to Edinburgh, and a recreation of 1915 rural Australia. The game also supports multiplayer operation and offers downloadable freeware and payware content through its in-game system and the Trainz Download Station.

Gameplay and features

• Build and edit routes: Use Surveyor’s track-laying and level-editing tools to create railways, with junction components placed automatically and switch blades animated as directions change.
• Drive with adjustable simulation: Choose Realistic or Easy driving. Train physics account for factors including engine power, weight, rolling resistance, gradients and track adhesion.
• Tune locomotive performance: Monitor forces such as tractive effort, drawbar pull and brake-pipe pressure, and adjust physics settings while the simulation is running.
• Operate trains together: Multiplayer lets rail fans combine their efforts to operate a working rail line.
• Explore dynamic railway environments: Suspension modelling adds cab sway and independent car movement, while weather and smoke effects respond to objects such as tunnels and bridges.

Frequently asked questions

Can I create my own routes?

Yes. Trainz: A New Era includes in-game level-editing and track-laying tools for building your own railway routes.

Does the game include multiplayer?

Yes. Multiplayer supports working together with other players to operate a rail line.

Can I choose how realistic train driving is?

Yes. The game offers Realistic and Easy driving modes, and its physics tools allow detailed performance monitoring and adjustment.

Are additional routes and content available?

The game provides an in-game content system for freeware and payware, as well as access to free content through the Trainz Download Station.