Microsoft KB Archive/837867

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

Article ID: 837867

Article Last Modified on 8/9/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft eMbedded Visual C++ 4.0

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SYMPTOMS
When the train crosses switches or climbs a steep hill, the engine may separate from the cars.



CAUSE
This issue may occur if you are stressing the couplers by driving the train too fast or too slow for conditions. This issue may also occur if you are having video card issues.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, use the following methods in the order that they appear.

Method 1: Install the 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: Adjust the speed of the train
Try to cross the switches at optimal speed for that section of line. Avoid going too fast or too slow.

Method 3: Update your video driver

 * 1) Click Start, point to Programs, point to Microsoft Games, point to Train Simulator, and then click Train Simulator Troubleshooter.
 * 2) Click Change Video Driver.
 * 3) Click OK.
 * 4) Click Play Train Simulator.

For information about how to contact video card manufacturer, click the appropriate article number in the following list to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

65416 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, A-K

60781 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, L-P

60782 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, Q-Z

Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information.

Method 4: Increase the screen resolution
Note Because there are several versions of Microsoft Windows, the following steps may be different on your computer. If they are, see your product documentation to complete these steps.
 * 1) Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
 * 2) Click Appearance and Themes, and then click Display.
 * 3) On the Settings tab, move the slider bar to the right to increase the screen resolution, and then click OK.

Additional query words: performance display video

Keywords: kbconfig kbdisplay kbprb KB837867

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