The Storm of 1952
A Multi-Part Activity for Microsoft Train Simulator
by 3D Train Stuff
Welcome to 3D Train Stuff’s re-enactment of the
Storm of 1952 on Donner Pass. If you’re not familiar with the historic
events which occurred in mid-January of that year, we’ve prepared a brief historical summary for you. You’ll
experience first-hand the predicament that befell many of the valiant Southern
Pacific crew members during those fateful days. Although the technical
constraints inherent in MSTS have necessitated that we make a few compromises,
we’ve tried to make this activity as historically accurate as possible,
right down to the dates and times and even the equipment numbers.
Speaking of equipment,
you’ll also be driving some of the newest creations from 3DTS including
our ALCo PAs and rotary snow plows. And
we’ve included a bunch of fun special effects to enhance your experience
and heighten the realism. Everything you need has been provided, either in the
original Donner Pass release or in this add-on (AO1).
Because you’ll be in charge of a variety of trains, we’ve divided this activity into nine relatively brief mini-activities. A word of warning: Like the events they depict, many of these activities don’t end up the way they were supposed to! Naturally, we suggest that you run them in sequential order. Before you start, though, please review the technical notes concerning this add-on. Good luck, and have a great time!
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