The hobby of model railroading is probably as old as the train itself. People have always been fascinated with anything miniature, but from toy soldiers to toy poodles, nothing has evoked the romance of the toy train. We can imagine ourselves chugging across mountainous landscapes, through cavernous tunnels, or into the crowded station of a sprawling metropolis. This pastime fascinates children and adults equally, and now we have the chance to enjoy it without propping up an eight-foot piece of plywood in the den. With Trainz, Strategy First and Auran let players partake in the model railroad hobby within a neat virtual 3D world -- and this time they can get inside the locomotives and drive.
