End of Part 5 of 6.
This collection is part of a legacy series of multi-disc or multi-part addon bundles designed to expand the original 2001 Microsoft Train Simulator. These collections typically bundle various third-party routes, locomotives, and activities that were previously released as individual payware or freeware items. Fly Away Simulation Key Content Components
. Based on standard pack structures from that era, a "Part 5 of 6" description would typically highlight the following components: MSTS Addon: Routes and Trains - Part 5 Regional Focus : Often covers
A route with sharp, unforgiving curves demands shorter, rigid-wheelbase locomotives. A route with a 2.2% ruling grade requires a train with a specific horsepower-to-tonnage ratio. The fifth add-on in a series often provides the “challenge scenario”—the heavy freight on the dry rail, the passenger express fighting a timetable. The train’s physics file (the .eng file) and the route’s grade profile become a single equation to solve.
is a compilation add-on pack for Microsoft Train Simulator (MSTS) that bundles together specific community-created or third-party routes and rolling stock originally released separately. This volume typically focuses on regional expansions that extend the functionality of the base simulator. Content Overview MSTS - Addon - Routes and Trains -5 of 6-
: For many European or Russian routes found in these packs, you may need (v3.20+) and (v4.0+) installed first to prevent errors.
+-------------------------------------------------------------------+ | NOTABLE ROUTES | +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 1. The L&HR Ry (Lehigh & Hudson River) | | 2. The Tokyo-Hakone Electric Railway | | 3. The Bavarian Regional Mainline | +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ 1. The Lehigh & Hudson River Railway (L&HR)
Designed specifically for classic UK routes like the Settle & Carlisle.
A hidden gem of the MSTS community. This 45-mile shortline running from Pittsburgh to Freeport, PA, focuses on heavy industry: steel mills, coke plants, and barge transfers. Part 5 often includes the specific .trk file fix required for the AVR’s complex crossover signals—a patch omitted in earlier volumes. End of Part 5 of 6
Regarding the specific routes included, "Part 5" likely covers a mix of freeware and payware masterpieces from the mid-2000s. Here is what you might find in a collection of this volume.
The extraction program will automatically read part 1, reach the end, and seamlessly pull the necessary data from parts 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 to assemble the complete route or trainset.
An exceptional route requires exceptional trains. This edition highlights the workhorse locomotives that dominated these lines.
For North American fans, David Phillips' is a classic freeware gem often updated by the community. Version 1.1 included an "activity developer's enhancement," adding names to sidings and spurs to make it easier for scenario creators. Routes like this are why the community remains active: they are open-source in spirit, allowing players to tweak and improve their virtual world. Fly Away Simulation Key Content Components
Captures the rugged beauty of the American Northwest. Era: Mid-20th century.
The true artistry of a great MSTS add-on, especially one deep in a series (like number 5 of 6), lies in the between these two components. It is not enough to have a great route and a great train; they must be engineered for each other. Consider these three symbiotic relationships:
While earlier parts had 30-minute joyrides, Part 5 includes the "Siskiyou Summit Marathon." This is a 3-hour, 15-minute activity where you haul 5,200 tons of lumber from Medford, Oregon, to Klamath Falls. There is no AI traffic. It is just you, the mountain, and an integrity check at milepost 640. If your train breaks a knuckle (simulated via coupler stress physics), you have to restart.