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TS12 is the next major version of N3V's Trainz Simulator product line. It is a full product with all new features, routes, locos and multiplayer experience.

As this product has not yet been released, the fine details below are subject to alteration.


== New Features ==

Amongst a variety of other improvements, TS12 features the following major items:

* Satellite View - The free-roaming camera can now be seamlessly zoomed beyond the traditional ~300m viewing distance, all the way up to the ~10km range previously only afforded by the separate map view.

* Trainz Multiplayer - TS12 is the first retail version of Trainz to support online multiplayer. (It's also the first train simulator to do so.) Assorted multiplayer sessions will be available in the box, and regular updates with additional multiplayer gameplay experiences are made freely available via the [[Download Station]].

* Doppler - We've undertaken an overhaul of the sound system for TS12 and taken the opportunity to include doppler calculations for added realism.


== New Routes ==

* Southern China
* ECML Kings Cross - Newcastle
* Balezino - Mosti
* Debrecen - Nyiredyhaza
* Mojave Sub Division
* Municipal transit railway
* Norfolk& Western - Appalachian Coal
* Northeast Corridor - Wilmington To Philadelphia


== New Content ==

* New and Improved SpeedTree content.
* New high-quality locos, stock, and cabs. (TBD)


== System Requirements ==

Minimum

* Windows XP (with Service Pack 3)
* 2GB RAM
* Pentium D 3.4GHz (or equivalent)
* nVidia GeForce 7200 / 128MB (or equivalent)
* 15GB free hard drive space

Recommended

* Windows Vista / Windows 7 (64 bit)
* 2GB RAM
* Core 2 Duo (or equivalent)
* nVidia GeForce 8600 (or equivalent)
* 15GB free hard drive space


== Frequently Asked Questions ==

'''Q:''' Where can I purchase Trainz Simulator 12?

'''A:''' TS12 is currently available for pre-order as part of the Trainz 10th Anniversary Collector's Edition. (Details available [http://www.auran.com/auran/store/index.php?p=3&PID=360 here].)


'''Q:''' What is a Collector's Edition?

'''A:''' The collector's addition ships as a limited-edition metal box copy with numerous exclusive features such as a large hardcopy manual, discounts for our First Class Ticket service, the chance to receive a Golden Ticket and more!  (Details available [http://www.auran.com/auran/store/index.php?p=3&PID=360 here].) This is truly a must-have product for our Trainz fans.


'''Q:''' When will Trainz Simulator 12 be released?

'''A:''' The 21st of April, 2011.


'''Q:''' Will Trainz Simulator 12 support SLI or cross-fire?

'''A:''' These technologies are largely driver options available for relevant video cards. Whether these technologies are beneficial to Trainz is determined by your system configuration and drivers rather than by any action on our part. We have taken no action to specifically enable or disable these technologies, however TS12 does make additional demands on the video card which may result in benefits from an SLI configuration.


'''Q:''' Will Trainz Simulator 12 support 'compatibility mode'?

'''A:''' No. In practice, this means that content with known faults cannot be used in TS12. This does not prevent older content from working in TS12 as long as that content is not faulty.


'''Q:''' Will existing DLS content work with Trainz Simulator 12?

'''A:''' Of course. We believe that over 90% of the existing [[Download Station]] content is compatible with TS12, and we are actively working with third-party developers to help resolve the known faults in the remaining content.