description Trainz Overview
Trainz is a series of personal-computer train simulators launched in 2001 by the Australian developer Auran. The series combines train operation with route building, scenery editing, and other tools for creating or modifying railway content. Its emphasis on user-generated material distinguishes it from more limited driving simulators, and the games have attracted a large community of players who build and share routes, vehicles, and scenery.
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What is Trainz?
Trainz is a personal-computer train simulator series launched in 2001. It combines driving trains with route building, scenery editing, and railway-content creation.
Who developed the Trainz series?
The original Trainz series was developed by the Australian company Auran. The series became known for tools that let players create and modify railway environments.
Can players build routes in Trainz?
Yes. Trainz includes route-building and scenery-editing tools alongside train operation, so players can design railways instead of only driving finished routes.
What makes Trainz different from a basic train simulator?
Its main distinction is the emphasis on user-generated content. Players can operate trains, edit scenery, and build or modify routes within the same railway simulation environment.
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