Microsoft Train Simulator brings the excitement of some of the world's most famous trains to your home. Harness the engines' power as an engineer, using the fully functional gauges and working controls. Sit back and enjoy the ride as a passenger, taking in the scenery as you rumble through the realistic settings. Or take on the responsibility of a railroad designer, using Train Simulator's open architecture and tools to customize and extend the game. Written with the full support of the game's developer, "Microsoft Train Simulator: Sybex Official Strategies and Secrets" gives you everything you'll need to stay on track. Inside you'll find: Expert advice on operating everything from the Orient Express to The Flying Scotsman; Essential strategies for handling the game's challenging operating strategies; Hands-on tutorials covering Train Simulator's extensive track and activity building tools.