8-1-2009 I have uploaded a new version of the EText reader after some technical problems were reported by Jim from Alabama. Hopefully this one will actually work. Thanks Jim!! Breaking News It looks like I forgot to mention you need a full Python install (version 2.5 www.python .org) or it wont work at all. This could also apply to the mp3 player on the same page. Sorry about that and good onya Jim!! Thanks

27/1/2008 After a very busy holiday sleeping, BlenderTrain 1.1 2008.exe has been uploaded, as well as a .blend version. I have stripped down the file size for a faster download and of course it has the new features including the steam engine. Head to the Train Page via the Games link and give it a go. You will need a open GL 3D card with at least 32mb ram to run the game with a half decent frame rate.

22/12/2007 I am just doing the final testing and will be uploading Version 1.1 of BlenderTrain in the coming weeks. There will be both a zipped exe version for Windows and a zipped packed version of the blend file to play around with. There are a few changes in this latest version. There will be coupling and uncoupling, passenger cars, a basic siding with working points and of course the steam locomotive. Unfortunately the logging branch line was shelved due to technical difficulties. At some point in 2008 I will be starting on a new layout with a usable branch line, shunting and activities.

12/02/2007 More work behind the scenes as un/coupling is perfected as well as a new branch line and the steam loco will be back. Keep an eye on the trainpage.

22/10/2006 Better late than never but I have finally uploaded the latest version of Blender train. It has a few new things to do, a bit more scenery and a working coal mine. Feedback to davidsimpson66@bentstraight.org

20/8/2006 The Mp3 player and the EText Reader have had minor changes but the big news is the Train Page is up and you can download a rough version in both exe and blend format to play around with.Stay tuned as I will be uploading a much improved version mid September.

18/5/2006 Another update to the mp3 player. It now looks in your MyMusic folder to find your mp3s and the browser is easier to use.

14/4/2006 Try out the mp3 player on the games page and an improved version of the etext reader is coming with the ability to read a directory's contents,browse and open the txt files.

11/4/2006 Apart from the site makeover I have uploaded a new Etext Reader that can open txt files and display them like a book. It has bookmarking to save your place until next time.

10/11/2006 In the top right hand corner of each page you will find some screenshots from upcoming projects including the long awaited Blender Train Simulator as well as an educational solar system explorer and a working model of a 4 stroke combustion engine.

30/3/2006 Started the site makeover and check out the Tutorial on how to make a train work in the game engine.