If products designed for Microsoft Train Simulator are used on a PC with Open Rails but not Microsoft Train Simulator, then they are likely to work but some sounds and textures will be missing. Most non-Microsoft Train Simulator routes, activities and rolling stock make use of some Microsoft Train Simulator content, usually sound files, textures and cab interiors. If Microsoft Train Simulator is installed, then Open Rails can safely make use of all the Microsoft Train Simulator content as it does not change any Microsoft Train Simulator files. You do not need Microsoft Train Simulator installed in order to use Open Rails. (more than 0.3GB graphics RAM recommended)ĭo I need Microsoft Train Simulator installed to use Open Rails? Graphics : any compatible with Windows 7 upwards.The 6 routes in Microsoft Train Simulator require 1.4 GB) Hard drive : 50 MB (but models require lots of space.Memory : minimum = 0.5 GB, recommended = 4 GB.Programs compiled for 32-bit Windows are always limited to using a maximum of 2GB of memory. Open Rails is an 'An圜PU' program which will run as a 32-bit program on 32-bit Windows and as a 64-bit program * Windows 7 requires Service Pack 1 (SP1). It does not work on Windows XBox, Windows Phone or non-Windows platforms.
Open Rails works well on Windows PCs from Windows 7* onwards (including Windows 11). Installation Questions from the FAQ Which platforms does Open Rails run on?
