OpenRails

OpenRails is an open source train simulator that is reverse compatible with Microsoft Train Simulator content and dlc.[1] Open Rails claims to have the largest collection of DLC for any train simulator thanks to the dedicated following of MSTS.[1] Open Rails uses the GPL license.[1] Open Rails is now moving on from achieving legacy support for MSTS to adding new features.[1]

OpenRails
OpenRails Logo
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
ReleaseMay 2, 2010 (2010-05-02)
Genre(s)Simulation
Mode(s)Single player, Multiplayer

Features

OpenRails allows a user to operate a train realistically on a route using either an MSTS compatible activity or a new timetable mode.[1] OpenRails takes advantage of modern graphics processors that allow it to achieve better frame rates than MSTS.[1] A keyboard or Raildriver can be used to allow a player to take control of railroad equipment in the game.[2] OpenRails has added 3d cabview functionality in addition to MSTS's classic 2d cabviews which are both supported.[1]

Downloadable Content

OpenRails has replaced the MSTS Route Editor and development tools, and new DLC continues to be developed and released.[3] Thousands of files to add routes, trains, and activities are available from websites catering to the train simulation community such as trainsim.com and elvastower.com.[4]

Free Starter Content
  • TrainSimulations offers the BNSF Scenic Subdivision from Wenatchee, Washington's Appleyard to Mukilteo, Washington through the Cascade Mountains and featuring the Cascade Tunnel as a free starter route for OpenRails.[5]
  • The Zig Zag Railway in Australia is offered as a free starter route by Coals to Newcastle.[6]
  • Maple Leaf Tracks offers the Oshawa Route in Toronto, Canada for OpenRails for free.[7]

Releases[8]

As of 2022, version 1.4 is the current version of OpenRails.[9]

release/1.4 2022-01-09 Merge pull request #556 from twpol/feature/detailed-memory-usage
release/1.3 2018-11-16 Build: Make sure contents of installers and installers are signed
release/1.2.1 2018-02-28 Update certificate checks to check only CN and C, and ask otherwise
release/1.2 2017-01-22 Updater: Fix for "Directory not empty" error on updates.
release/1.1 2016-03-24 Bug fix for https://bugs.launchpad.net/or/+bug/1561723 : In some case OR hang...
release/1.0 2015-05-21 Stable version "What's new?" link.
release/0.9.0 2013-06-16 Release Build 0.9.0
release/0.8.0 2012-09-25 Multiplayer: reduce the length of string for signal status by half
release/0.7.0 2011-12-11 http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/16653-brakeman-cam-position...
release/0.6.2 2011-07-30 http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/14874-new-public-release/
release/0.6.1 2011-03-29 Update of RoadCars.cs: remove unnecessary constants or give explanations; cha...
release/0.6.0 2011-03-08 Fixed null reference exception in road car w.r.t crossing checking
release/0.0.360 2010-09-16 Sounds now checked up in the directory hierarchy, meaning you will receive so...
release/0.0.128 2010-05-02

References
  1. "Open Rails - Free train simulator project". www.openrails.org. Retrieved 2022-03-20.
  2. Marchelletta, Courtney. "Full Product Review Microsoft Train Simulator". About.com. Retrieved January 20, 2009.
  3. "The Editor and Tools". Microsoft Train Simulator - Engineer's Handbook. Microsoft. 2001. pp. 89–90.
  4. http://www.trainsim.com/vbts/showthread.php?292660-MSTS-Add-On-Web-Sites Retrieved 27. March 2017
  5. "STARTER ROUTE". TrainSimulations. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
  6. "Great Zig Zag Railway". zigzag.coalstonewcastle.com.au. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
  7. "Free Items". mapleleaftracks.com. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
  8. "Git : Code : Open Rails". Launchpad. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
  9. "Git : Code : Open Rails". Launchpad. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
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