Tag Archives: Train Simulator

Train Sim Inspired Art

December 3, 2016BlogArt, Digital Photo Painting, Steve Conway, Train Sim, Train SimulatorAdam Berent

Last month I received an awesome email from an Artist named Steve Conway about using stills captured in my mobile game Train Sim to create art. I quickly agreed and the result are these awesome art pieces currently available on Steve’s Flickr portfolio.

Steve is a self described “digital photo painter” and “train buff”, the combination of which is this awesome set of Train Sim inspired art I hope you will enjoy.

I hope you enjoyed this as much as I did. My favourite of the set by far is the Mountain Scene with 2 CSX Trains. I think I am going to print it and hang it in my office, let me know which one you like the best by tweeting to @3583Bytes

Train Sim – Another Awesome Update

November 14, 2016Blog, NewsAmazon, Android, Game Updates, iOS, Train Sim, Train Simulator, Update, Windows StoreAdam Berent

I am happy to report that Train Sim has received another awesome update. This time I focused on updating one of the existing older scenes.

I started by asking my twitter account, Which Scene I should focus on updating. The Farm Land scene was a clear winner. (I think I will be doing more of that in the future)

Initially I focused on making a larger more interesting track layout. In the old scene the track was arranged in a circle, and I received allot of complaints about that from users. As you will see from the top view of the track, the layout is much more interesting then before.

I also wanted to add some new assets to the scene, These included:

Improved Track Textures
Improved Horse Model
New Cow Models
New Large Grain Elevator/Silos
New Farm Textures
Improved Water Effects

However I wanted the scene to seem familiar as well, so allot of the old farm textures & small towns found in the old levels are still present in this new scene.

On top of the improved Farm Land scene I also added a new GE AC4400CW train with custom freight cars to go with it. This brings the total number of trains available in Train Sim to 47!

This new awesome new update is already available on Android & Amazon. And it is pending review in the Windows Store. I am still working on updating Train Sim on iOS.

Trains & Dinosaurs

May 21, 2016Blog, NewsAndroid, Dino Sim, Dinosaur Game, Dinosaur Sim, iOS, iPhone, Train Sim, Train Simulator, UpdateAdam Berent

Its been a busy few weeks. First I updated Train Sim with 2 (yes 2) new Trains; Class 91 & Bombardier Talent. If that was not enough I also added a new Train Selector and fixed a bunch of bugs.

I am proud to say that Train Sim now features 44 Trains. Thats 44 high quality realistic trains with full 3D cabins and custom sounds. This update is now available on Android, Amazon & iOS.

I have to say Train Sim came a long way in just over 2 years, I can only imagine where it will be in 2 more.

If that was not enough I also posted an Update to Dinosaur Sim. Although Dinosaur Sim is a fairly recent addition to my game lineup, it has proven to be very popular. So this week I added 2 new Dinosaurs (Styracosaurs & Kentrosaurus) to Dinosaur Sim. I am happy to say that this update is also already available on Android & iOS with Amazon coming soon.

I am also working on a Windows 10 version of Dinosaur Sim, I may be able to submit it next week.

To keep up to date on what is going on at 3583 Bytes please follow me on Twitter. I try to post every day so you should always know what I am working on.

Train Sim Update

April 3, 2016Blog, NewsAmazon, Android, Train Sim, Train Simulator, UpdateAdam Berent

Last week I posted a new version of Train Sim for Android, and Amazon. This update features Double Engines which is one of the features most requested by Train Sim users I also took the opportunity to add Game Controller Support. This is not a popular request but it does open Train Sim to devices that support Game Controllers such as Amazon TV or Xbox One. Please let me know how the controller works on Android game controllers. Lastly I fixed the direction of steam when trains go backwards.

As always the iOS and Windows 10 update will come slightly after the Android releases.

WAP-7 Preview

February 11, 2016Blog, NewsIndian Railways, Train Sim, Train Simulator, Update, WAP-7Adam Berent

WEP-7 Indian Railways My graphic artist send me an in progress preview of the WAP-7 Indian Railways Engine for an upcoming release of Train Sim. There is still allot of work he has to do on the interior of the Train, but as you can see its looking great already.

Indian trains are frequently requested by Train Sim users, often with a daily reminder. I am happy o be able to add this train to Train Sim in the near future WEP-7 Indian Railways

At this point I am guessing I am about 4 weeks a
way from having this train published as I
am also working on a new game (more information coming soon) so please don’t email me every day asking when its ready 🙂

Train Sim Updated iOS, Amazon, Windows Store

February 2, 2016Blog, NewsAmazon, Android, iOS, Train Simulator, Update, Windows StoreAdam Berent

CTA 5000 The reason that I always publish to Google Play/Android first, is that the updates are almost instant and always available the same day. All the other platforms take longer, between 1-7 days. Even longer if the update gets rejected for something silly.

This last update to Train Sim was especially important because of the major improvement to sound effects, so I wanted to publish these changes ASAP. I am happy to announce that this new version of Train Sim with improved sounds is now available for iOS, Amazon Store & Windows Store. The only remaining platform I still have to update is Windows Phone. However Windows Phone affects a very small % of the player base so at this point over 99% of Train Sim fans have access to the newest version.

Train Sim Android with new Sounds!

January 27, 2016Blog, NewsAndroid, Locomotive Sounds, Sounds, Train Sim, Train Simulator, UpdateAdam Berent

Sounds Sounds Sounds!

After weeks of work I am finally ready to release the new version of Train Sim. This is a huge update addressing one of the most common requests for Train Sim; Better Sounds.

Each train engine now has its own custom sounds for its engine, horn, bell and breaks. When uncompressed there are over 85MB of new sound data. I think the end result is quite impressive, giving the simulation a much higher level of realism. As a bonus I also added a rain sound that turns on during the Rain weather setting.

In this update I also fixed some smaller bugs and made some minor improvements to the Country Loop Scene train stations.

Sounds Sounds Sounds

January 15, 2016Blog, NewsAndroid, Locomotive Sounds, Train Sim, Train SimulatorAdam Berent

Train Sim Southern England One of the constant complaints I get about Train Sim is that the locomotive sounds need improvement. In the past I have been hampered by the 50 MB file limit in the Google Play store (audio files take space). I have also had a hard time finding a sound engineer that was able to come up with these realistic locomotive sounds.

Fortunately both of these challenges are now solved. So my focus for the next Train Sim release is to add realistic and unique audio for each of the 41 Trains in Train Sim. I have already implemented several of the new audio effects and they sound great.

Stay tuned for more info.

Train Sim Southern England Route

November 26, 2015Blog, NewsSouthern England, Train Sim, Train Simulator, UpdateAdam Berent

Everyone onboard, Train Sim has been updated once again. This time I added a new Southern England inspired route. Old Churches, Ruined Castles, Windmills, Victorian Architecture, we have got them all. Now available for Android, iOS & Windows Store coming soon.

Train Sim 3.4.5 Released

October 14, 2015Blog, NewsAndroid, Android Game, Chicago "L", CTA 5000, Subway, Train Sim, Train Simulator, UpdateAdam Berent

Train Sim 3.4.5 for Android is now live. This new update features a new Chicago “L” CTA 5000 subway train with a realistic 3D driver cabin as well as a passenger 3D interior.

Also in this update are much requested
longer trains. I managed to increase each train by at least 1 additional coach CTA 5000 Inside (without killing performance) and in some cases by 2-4 to match the exact historical configuration. Opposite Trains also received a length increase. Also in this update the Dash 9 Interior cabin has been significantly improved, eliminating one of the weaker 3D cabins in Train Sim. I am currently working on releasing this update for iOS and Windows Store/Phone.