The intrepid Canadians of Maple Leaf Tracks ("MLT") have released their Rogers Pass route for the Microsoft Train Simulator. In their words:
"Rogers Pass is a modern representation of Canadian Pacific Railway's Mountain Subdivision from Field, BC to Revelstoke, BC. It is a continuation of the transcontinental route through Canada's Western Mountain region that started with Kicking Horse Pass.
The route starts at the crew change point in Field at the end of the Laggan Sub. Drops down the Kicking Horse Canyon to Golden, BC. At Golden, the Windermere Sub connects, including the giant coal train servicing yard. From there, the route heads up the Rocky Mountain Trench to the mouth of the Beaver River. It then starts up the grades of Rogers Pass to the tunnels under the summit. From the summit, the route drops down the Illecillewaet River to Revelstoke, BC. "
It's affordably priced at $24.99, and is probably worth the money. Once I get the proper funds shifted, I will be giving myself this, eh. Read all about the route here.
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It appears that this route is the next step to the west from MLT's Kicking Horse Pass v2.0, which simulates the CPR's Laggan Subdivision. I could be wrong, and if I am, correct me.
MLT has been making add-ons for MSTS for quite some time; I personally own most of their products and think them good. For what it's worth, the Canadian Pacific Railway has been the most accomodating of the MSTS user base, authorizing several "official" releases.
Addendum: I have no pecuniary interest in MLT, Microsoft, or the CPR.
Posted by Country Pundit at November 25, 2005 10:34 AM | TrackBack