N3V Games’ Trainz Simulator is now available for download from Macgamestore.com. It costs $49.95.

[ad#Google Adsense 300×250 in story]Trainz Simulator puts you behind the controls of a powerful locomotive, working steam, diesel or electric trains, trams, boats and cars in the process. You can operate a complete working rail line with interactive industries, loading and unloading cargo and passengers, and you can share your rail creations with other Trainz players.

Trainz Simulator for Mac features several enhancements over the long-running PC version, including “SpeedTree” — detailed tree models that help to make track layouts even more realistic. New and upgraded routes have been added including ECML Doncaster Peterborough, Milwaukee Road Avery Drexel, ECML Doncaster Cleethorpes Hull, CN Holly Subdivision, Conrail Lincoln Secondary, CSX Saginaw Subdivision, Detroit Connecting Railroad, Harbor Master, Port Ogden and Northern and Tutorial Sessions.

New tutorials make it easier to get started, the menu system has been overhauled and is thoroughly customizable, and much more.

System requirements call for an Intel Core 2 Duo-based Mac or better, Mac OS X 10.5 or later, Nvidia GeForce 320M or better 3D graphics, 15GB of hard disk space. In addition, a two-button mouse is recommended.