Hornby's Virtual Model Railway CD-ROM has been developed in close collaboration with Hornby's model railway experts. The secret of a successful design program is to combine ease of use with high quality interactive output. Hornby Virtual Railway achieves this and much more.
Implementing the latest Virtual Reality programming technologies, it's intuitive interface allows even the novice user to build Virtual Railway layouts that are superbly realistic. In addition, it's highly details output and accurately modelled Hornby Virtual Catalogue make it a program with scope to meet the needs of demanding enthusiasts.
...and it's not just for laying out your track. Hornby Virtual Railway comes to life with environmental sounds along with models and trains that you can operate. These features, coupled with the ability to capture and print out your layouts complete the exciting interactive experience.
Truly a product for the new millennium, Hornby Virtual Railway offers internet links so that users can download updates and add-ons quickly and easily.
Features
- Simple and easy to use
- Design in 2D and 3D
- Offers a full database of realistic trains, tracks and scenic models straight from the Hornby catalogue.
- See your track layouts come to life in stunning interactive 3D.
- Interact with your trains
- Allows you to view your layouts from any angle
- Record your own walkthroughs and flybys
- Connect to the Hornby website for up to date information and special downloads
- Print off screenshots of your model railways
- 6 Demo model railways to help get you started
- Realistic setting backdrops such as the attic, garage etc
Virtual Railway 1 Expansion Packs
These packs will add new Hornby 3D Catalogue Models to an existing Hornby Virtual Railway setup. They are not software fixes, patches or upgrades.
Please note:
These packs are not compatible with Hornby Virtual Railway 2, and are intended for use with the original Hornby Virtual Railway programme, i.e. HVR1.
Virtual Railway Add-on Pack 1
This add-on pack includes 'Clan Line', Duchess of Gloucester locomotives, Pullman, LMS, LNER coaches and a variety of wagons. And for more 'virtual realism', assorted sized trees can now be added to enhance a layout.
HVR Extension Pack 1 Virtual Railway Add-on Pack 2
This add-on pack includes GNER 'White Rose', EWS Shunter, GNER saloons, an LMS Dining Car, and a 75 ton operating crane. Also included are new buildings that can be added to enhance a layout.
Virtual Ra ilway Add-on Pack 3
Add-on pack 3 includes extra locomotives, rolling stock and buildings to enhance the HVR1 CD-Rom. This new download must be used in conjunction with the Hornby Virtual Railway 1 and downloads 1 and 2.
Installation note:
Download each of the add-on packs on to your machine. Make sure that you have a FULL installation version of Hornby Virtual Railway on your machine. You may need to re-install from your Hornby Virtual Railway CD. You must install the add-on packs in order i.e. first install Add-on Pack 1 and Add-on Pack 2 before Add-on Pack 3. You will not be able to install Add-on Pack 3 without having first installed Add-on Packs 1 and 2.