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12th Sep, 2008

A long Voyager nears the start

Strange title for a blog..but the Voyager project for Rail Simulator has taken a fair amount of time to start approaching the virtual platform but that time is approaching. No, apologies I still can’t give you a release date but rest assured that date is not too far away at all and as soon as it is confirmed I will write it here, but in the meantime I wanted to give you details and some pictures to move forward with.

Voyager description:
Now you will be able to boldly go where no others have with Voyager in Rail Simulator. This distinctive and high-tech wonder is arriving on a line near you.
First entering service in 2001 the Voyager’s distinctive shape and striking liveries changed the way that the railways were viewed and heralded in a new future.

Voyager supplies you with both the 220 and 221 versions in a set of striking liveries along with a set of interesting and exciting set of scenarios to drive on the default Rail Simulator routes. Modelled in very high quality with exacting details the exterior is only matched by the superb looking driving cab with authentic controls. The realistic passenger view is augmented by the custom sound set to make you feel as if you really are driving the real deal, you can even move the drivers’ sun blind up and down!

Important note; due to limitations in Rail Simulator the tilting function is not operative on the 221 model.

The details:

Models:

Super Voyager Class 221:
5 vehicles (DMSL, MS(A), MS(B)1, MS(B)2, DMF)

Voyager Class 220:
4 vehicles (DMSL, MS(A), MS(B), DMF)

liveries:
Voyager class 220:
Arriva current
Virgin to Arriva transition
Virgin Cross country
USA silver blue livery
German White red livery

Voyager class 221:
Arriva current
Virgin to Arriva transition
Virgin Cross country
USA silver blue livery
German White red livery

Features:
High quality 3D modelling
Custom passenger view
Custom Physics
Paint kit included

Custom sounds:
Recorded from a real Voyager simulator.
Modern AWS (Automatic Warning System) chime and siren.
Driver-Guard signal.
Engine sounds.
Brakes.

Custom animations:
Bogies.
Wheels.
Cab controls, levers, knobs and buttons.
Windscreen wipers.
Driver sun blind.

The scenarios:
7 custom as well as a 7 free roam scenarios are included for Rail Simulator routes including Newcastle to York and the Cajon Pass. You will see other Ai Voyagers on your journeys:

Just Trains Voyager – In your dreams. It is 1970 and a young man dreams of running his own railway company. For the Newcastle to York route.
Just Trains Voyager – Cajon Pass test run. How would a Voyager fare in the extreme conditions that American trains face? We put one through its paces in a secret desert location. For the Cajon Pass route.
Just Trains Voyager – Surprised and Dreaming? It’s not quite the Tardis but it’s not what you would expect to turn up in 1950’s Somerset either. For the Bath Green Park to Templecombe route.
Just Trains Voyager – Winter Voyager. A frustrating trip from Oxford to Reading. A temporary failure on a freight train ahead of you means a slow start to your run up to Reading. For the Oxford to Paddington route.
Just Trains Voyager – Into the night. It’s a Summer evening and you’re on your way to Manchester via Oxford. (Does not include route outside of default Rail simulator route). For the Oxford to Paddington route.
Just Trains Voyager – Across country to Oxford. Drive a rush hour service from Reading to Oxford. For the Oxford to Paddington route.
Just Trains Voyager - Lenne Valley Voyager. In 2002 a German railway company undertook trials of the Voyager. You can take part in these tests. For the Hagen to Siegen route.

Voyager