Trans-con!
Lionel Trains Presents Trans-Con! PC CD railroad engineer build tracks sim game!
Game
Windows
Lionel LLC
1999
CD
$4.99
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It's a simulation. It's an education. It's an adventure. It's a reference tool. It's strategy and action. Whatever you want to label it, Lionel Trains Presents: Trans-Con! is a trip to the past, a journey to America's wild west that spans 1,776 miles. The game simulates the building of the Transcontinental Railroad, a feat that began in 1863 at two locations, Omaha, Nebraska and Sacramento, California. Six grueling years later, the two teams met at Promontory, Utah and the Golden Spike became an icon of American history.
Lionel Trains Presents: Trans-Con! is geared for children ages 8-12 and encompasses more than 300 state and national curricular standards for grades three to six. In this race to Promontory, you'll assume the role of chief engineer for either the Central Pacific in California or the Union Pacific in Omaha. Each route contains unique adventures but center on three specific tasks.
First, after selecting which company to represent, you'll start building the railroad, complete with blasting tunnels, building bridges and laying track. The government will grant you a set amount of cash to begin with and you'll need to manage it well to avoid bankruptcy. The second task is to save the railroad from sabotage at the hands of six real-life outlaws hired by a master criminal to keep the job from being completed. To aid you in this endeavor, you can choose from real-life characters such as Calamity Jane, Tomahawk Beckwourth or Wild Bill Hickok.
The final task is to capture all six of the outlaws, interrogate them using a truth-meter to help separate the truth from the misleading information they'll try to confuse you with and ferret out the identity of the mastermind behind the dastardly plot. Throughout the adventure, you'll be joined by Jack and his sister Sarah as you discover and explore frontier towns, meet Native Americans, view majestic canyons, deal with natural disasters, visit workers' camps and even take the controls of your own locomotive!
Elements of strategy and adventure are contained in more than 20 missions in the game. So grab your engineers' cap, feed the boiler and hit the rails in the 3D rendered trains of Lionel Trains Presents: Trans-Con!.
For Windows (32-bit Systems) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
Lionel Trains Presents: Trans-Con! is geared for children ages 8-12 and encompasses more than 300 state and national curricular standards for grades three to six. In this race to Promontory, you'll assume the role of chief engineer for either the Central Pacific in California or the Union Pacific in Omaha. Each route contains unique adventures but center on three specific tasks.
First, after selecting which company to represent, you'll start building the railroad, complete with blasting tunnels, building bridges and laying track. The government will grant you a set amount of cash to begin with and you'll need to manage it well to avoid bankruptcy. The second task is to save the railroad from sabotage at the hands of six real-life outlaws hired by a master criminal to keep the job from being completed. To aid you in this endeavor, you can choose from real-life characters such as Calamity Jane, Tomahawk Beckwourth or Wild Bill Hickok.
The final task is to capture all six of the outlaws, interrogate them using a truth-meter to help separate the truth from the misleading information they'll try to confuse you with and ferret out the identity of the mastermind behind the dastardly plot. Throughout the adventure, you'll be joined by Jack and his sister Sarah as you discover and explore frontier towns, meet Native Americans, view majestic canyons, deal with natural disasters, visit workers' camps and even take the controls of your own locomotive!
Elements of strategy and adventure are contained in more than 20 missions in the game. So grab your engineers' cap, feed the boiler and hit the rails in the 3D rendered trains of Lionel Trains Presents: Trans-Con!.
For Windows (32-bit Systems) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
WHAT YOU GET:
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
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COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
Ask questions PRIOR to purchasing an order to avoid any confusion.
Be patient if there are problems during installation or gameplay. Typically someone else has
already ran into that problem and has listed a solution online. Contact us and we will do our best to help.
Be sure to update your video card drivers and search for updates to the game from the manufacturer.
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
SHIPPING:
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
