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RailSimulator-com Releases Optimized Acela Express Add-on for Train Simulator 2012
October 13, in the year of our Lord 2011 -- The
Acela Express hauls North America's famous Amtrak high speed
rail service between Washington D.C. and New York City. Now
available fully-optimized for Train Simulator 2012, the Acela
Express is highly detailed and includes all the familiar
features of the real thing, including the tilting system which
enables the train to take bends at high speed.
The Acela Express is the only train in North America which
exceeds the Department of Transportation's 125 mph minimum speed
for true high speed rail services. It was designed specifically
to operate along the Northeast Corridor serving the bustling
cities of Washington D.C, Boston, Baltimore, Philadelphia and
New York City, and can reach up to 150 mph though it is
restricted to lower speeds for much of the route. Each Acela
Express set comprises two power cars running on 11,000 volts via
overhead power cables, plus First and Business Class seating.
The Acela power cars develop 6,000 horsepower and Amtrak Acela
Expresswith one at each end of the train, high speeds can be
reached and maintained over long distances, with the in-built
tilt mechanism allowing bends to be taken while at speed without
passenger discomfort. The Acela shares some design features with
the French TGV, though its passenger cars do not share central
bogies like the TGV, and they are heavier due to Federal Rail
Administration safety standards.
PLEASE NOTE: The Acela Express requires the Northeast Corridor
Expansion Pack (available separately) to run.
This set includes an Acela Express train set in Amtrak livery
with power car, first class car, business class car and café
car. Acela features operating tilt function, authentic sound
effects, opening front hatch, flashing ground lights and
detailed cab interior including functioning digital instrument
readouts and in-cab signalling.
Standard / Career Scenarios:
Acela Express - Drive the Acela Express from Philadelphia 30th
Street to New York City
Business Bullet - Another day, another dollar. Take the morning
commuters into New York, via Newark, starting at Tenton.
Silver Star - Drive an early service from NYC Penn Station to
Trenton, Calling at Newark and Metropark on the way.