Microsoft KB Archive/838961

= Cars may uncouple from the train when you are playing the Marias Pass scenario in Train Simulator 1.0 =

Article ID: 838961

Article Last Modified on 8/18/2005

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft eMbedded Visual C++ 4.0

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SYMPTOMS
When you are playing the Marias Pass scenario in Microsoft Train Simulator 1.0, the cars may uncouple from the train.



CAUSE
This issue may occur if there are issues with your computer's video card.



Method 1: Install the Microsoft Train Simulator update
An update has been created to resolve issues with several video cards. To download and install the update, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/games/trainsimulator

Method 2: Turn off all options in the Train Simulator Troubleshooter
You may be able to work around this issue by using the Train Simulator Troubleshooter. To do so, follow these steps:
 * 1) Quit Train Simulator 1.0.
 * 2) Click Start, point to Programs, point to Microsoft Games, point to Train Simulator, and then click Train Simulator Troubleshooter.
 * 3) Click Troubleshooting.
 * 4) Click to select each check box.
 * 5) Quit the Train Simulator Troubleshooter.

If this resolves the issue, go back to the Troubleshooter, and then turn on the options one at a time until you find the option that prevented this issue.



MORE INFORMATION
For additional information about cars uncoupling from the engine, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

837867 The engine may separate from the cars when the train crosses switches or climbs a steep hill in Train Simulator 1.0

