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Thanks to our fantastic community we had a great response to our recent competition to design a map using the A-Train 9 Japan Rail Simulator map editor or to create some images using the free to download A-Train demo.
It took a while to go through the maps, as you will see when we showcase the winning entries. Some of the effort that went into creating them was extraordinary. (More soon :) ) Full vibrant worlds with intricate and well-designed rail layouts set against stunning backdrops. To say we were impressed would be an understatement.
Not only were the maps wonderful, the layouts imaginative, but the schedules the trains ran at in all these maps was so impressive. Each one could be a tutorial in optimizing a transport network.
The image competition received some great entries using our free A-Train viewer. It was clear that great use of lighting and placement was made. Sunsets and storms featured alongside the mountainous backdrops provided some fantastic "picture postcard" images.
Maps
1st Place: Elia (Download)
2nd Place: Marius Kaufmann (Download)
3rd Place: Matthew Noel (Download)
Images
1st Place: Andreas Naumann
2nd Place: Thompaaaa
Thanks once again to everyone who entered. It has been a pleasure to see these submissions and the enthusiasm the community has for the game.
I can’t wait to see where A-Train takes us next!