If you don't have a stylus you can operate the train in DCC Mode. Otherwise bone and flesh are to fat to pick out throttle and brakes. I use and recommend a stylus (Targus)for the realistic cab controls. Of course with my tablet I use headphones to hear all the sound detail. The sounds add to the overall feeling of operating a train. Not the best but very good and the performance is smooth. You can see the graphic quality from the product photos. There are several diesel engines, a switcher and a steam. The scenarios include routes from several countries British, Outback Australia, Black Forest and USA. While performing your tasks you must watch the signals and be patient while other trains roll by. I find these scenarios to be a lot of fun and challenging.

You can 'Free Roam' or try one of the task orientated scenarios. Completing the three included tutorials will teach you most of the interface in a reasonable time. I am really surprised and pleased on how intuitive all the touch screen controls are. However if you like simulators you'll find this one a joy to operate. This is not a game but rather a simulator, so it's not fast and easy and there are no points to be scored. Trainz Simulator works well on my G Tablet with VEGAn-TAB installed. I definitely recommend performing a fresh boot of your Kindle Fire before running this software. Is there a way to access scenarios created by other users? I would like more scenarios in which I'm given a challenge to accomplish - not just free time on the rails. I have also run passenger routes and unfortunately have often fallen behind schedule. It was so cool when I dumped coal from my cars. Putting a consist together is like solving a puzzle. I've learned terms like 'consist' and 'spotting' a freight car. When it works, I can haul freight all over the scenic landscapes. Sometimes even the menu takes a long time to respond to my touch.īut I really enjoy this program. Sometimes it will just completely lock up forcing me to shut down and power back up. Sometimes I can see the train rails THROUGH the train. Sometimes the draw rate is slow when there is a lot to draw such as buildings in a town. I can tell that the simulator graphics are pushing my Kindle Fire to the limit. I paid more than 99 cents for this app but it is still worth it to me.

Thomas trainz android