It simply isn't engrossing enough because it doesn't offer enough control. You can design your own railway in its own scenery - in theory at least - but the tool to do is so complex as to be practically useless. But as a driver, you simply don't feel that you are "there"; it's too insulated, too sanitised, too safe, for you to get emotionally involved. And the trains on offer seem to have been chosen for their extraordinary dullness except for the BR 125 engine.

Ultimately, this kind of thing will get more realistic and exciting as time goes on, but at the moment - despite looking good and rendering well - this game is a one way ticket to boredom. It's the software equivalent of a Britsh rail sandwich - dry, unfilling and curling up at the edges.


Recommended in "Computer Active"   June 28, 2005
 19 out of 21 found this review helpful

Having read this months "Computer Active" magazine and seen the review on this product of 4 stars out of 5. I purchased it and have not been disappointed! This is a good train simulator with a wide range of landscape, weather,and international settings.
Well worth the money!