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Densha de Go! by Taito

Densha de Go! is one of the more popular train simulators and is available for a number of console formats, although the later versions are only available for Sony's PS2 console. The PS2 console will run the older PlayStation software. The strong point of Densga de Go! is that you can use special train-style controllers to control the trains and the realistic modelling of trains and scenery. It's like a model railway on your TV-screen and you are in the driver's seat! Available are (were) the following titles:

PlayStation console trainsims:

Densha de Go! The classic Japanese train simulator. Routes are shortened a bit and you can gain points by obeying the signals, running on time and precise braking. All other Densha de Go! games have this feature. DDG has four different routes with matching trains.

Densha de Go! 2 Has a choice of 8 different trains with matching routes. Quite spectacular is the Akita - Sendai route in a very convincing winter scenery. Watch out for the snow falling!

Kisha de Go! (Steam loco simulator) Were the first 2 simulators featured with modern trains, this simulator goes back in time and features a few different Japanese steam locos. These are harder to drive than the modern trains, as these have poor brakes and you have to 'keep the fire burning' and watch the water level in the boiler.

Kisha de Go! front cover

A screenshot from Kisha de Go! Run the steam loco during winter.

Densha de Go! Professional Maybe the best of the whole DDG range for the original PlayStation.  A wide selection of trains and routes and bonus trains and routes when you are doing well

. Front cover of Denha de Go! Professional. You can drive all the trains depicted on the cover1

Densha de Go! Meitetsu A must for Nagoya railway fans. Features anything from a tram to a 'Super Panorama' express. Includes street running and the famous Inuyama bridge, which is shared between the trains and motor traffic!

Front cover and two screenshots of Densha de Go! Meitetsu (Nagoya Railway). The leftmost screenshot depicts the famous Inuyama bridge, which was shared with the road traffic!

The controller that can be used for Densha de Go! Several other types are available, including one for Shinkansen trains and one for trams.

Modelling Layouts Modeller's Corner Train Simulators Various