 | ProTrain 15: BAMBERG - HOF |
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 |  | " O"One of the most beautiful steeply sloping sections" tells us Protrain as a presentation of this route which indeed reproduces famous "Bahn Ludwig-Süd-North" of Bamberg with Hof. Under named "die schiefe ebene" - the inclined plane -, the line presents a profile rather tormented indeed, the least which one can say, it is that that climbs dry! |
 |  | Excellent idea to take us along in this beautiful area of Bavaria by using this line which has a long history behind it since open in 1848 what, at the time, represented a true challenge taking into account the declivities to be crossed since certain sections comprise slopes to 23 %! This is done now without pain with the modern stock but it is imagined that it was not the same in the time of the vapor. |
 |  | One thus finds without surprised the know-how of ProTrain in the development of the landscapes. The course is often tempting in this beautiful nature with decorations extending very far in the horizon. One goes along sometimes small rivers before climbing and leading to green plates where the villages nest with hillside. |
 |  | Another originality of the product, its variety in the lines with modern portions, in double electrified track which one leaves soon by losing gantry and overhead line to find oneself on a small line of countryside in single track which curves in the mountain. Thus, one leaves Bamberg in direction of Lichtenfels in electric traction whereas the Hof - Neuenmarkt section will be done in thermics. There is even a small no-claims bonus with a section going to Bayreuth. |
 |  | The stations are accurately reproduced, as well the great stations of terminus as the small stops of countryside such those of Schwarzenbach, Marktschorgast or Michelau, for example. Some passengers are often present, the dogs express their joy with the arrival of the train... usual Remarque on indication, as usual, one sees nothing, or almost, before having the nose above! |
 |  | The provided rolling stock, of course, is adapted to the line and its diversity of tractions. Without being sumptuous, it is attractive with a ICE, Br 143, 218, 294, 365; 411 and 612 of the dB. But also two beautiful locos vapor in homage, probably, with the well-known museum which is on the course, in Neuenmarkt. Control is always flexible and progressive with an adequate sound environment. The usual coaches of freight supplement the collection. |
 |  | As well as possible to use these trains on all the line, a score of activities is present with always the possibility of choosing them according to the processor at your disposal (P3 or P4) what makes it possible to generally obtain an ideal fluidity (a fps of 30 is common). |
 |  | The product is delivered in the standard conditioning of Protrain, beautiful limps containing CD, a small booklet succint in two languages perfectly useless bus not describing neither the material nor the activities, which is a pity a little, Protrain should throw an eye on the English production to provide us handbooks worthy of this name! On the other hand, the small booklet on signalisation, is very well made to him. |
 |  | The installation under Vista did not pose any particular problem, it should be said that I have the chance to have a game which turns to the perfection with this operating system although I always use a version beta (but in English) |
 |  | Fianly, here is a add one well sympathetic , quite carried out, original in the choice of the route although traditional in its realization, i.e. very realistic according to the Protrain standards, therefore without surprise. In other words, do not await a revolutionary product, that is not the philosophy of the house, on the other hand, quality is with go. On MSTS version 1, one will not be able to go further, it is obvious. |
 |  | Simware, Target shop at 19.95 euros |
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| |  | trainss.com mars 2007 |
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