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Posted by Henry Kisor (Member # 4776) on :

It's not expensive. But you do need a Mac.

http://www.macworld.com/article/2015063/review-sid-meiers-railroads-is-a-fun-and-challenging-look-at-a-fascinating-industry.html

Posted by smitty195 (Member # 5102) on :

Hmmm....potential. I just purchased a new MacBook Pro 15 inch with Retina Display this morning because of Apple's sale ($101 off). This might be something to try on the new display---it would probably look very sharp.

Posted by Geoff Mayo (Member # 153) on :

There are ways to run Mac software on a Windows PC - I've never tried it but I know people who have. To a certain extent it depends on the software you're trying to run too.

Thanks for the link. I used to enjoy those strategy games like Transport Tycoon, Rollercoaster Tycoon, Sim City etc. Never quite got into The Sims though, for some reason.

Posted by RRRICH (Member # 1418) on :

I have the Railroad Tycoon Game for PC -- I've had it several years, and don't play it much any more. I think the game Henry mentions is a newer version of the same thing.

Back when I had a Mac, I bought a program called "Virtual PC," with which I was able to run PC software, but it was of questionable reliability, depending on which program I was trying to run, and some programs did not run exactly the way they were supposed to with VPC.

By the way, I also have Roller Coaster Tycoon v.3, and I have to admit, that, even as a retired 64-year old, I still enjoy playing that now and then!!