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When loading, the program draws a random railway track layout, together with a few stations, trees and an engine shed. This procedure takes some considerable time and I suspect after several games, the fascination of seeing the computer feel its way around would be lost.

You start with one train which you have to control by changing points, stopping and reversing, with the objective of collecting passengers at one station and delivering them to another. In this way, you collect fares and make a profit, unless you happen to crash into the points when they are against you.

Just when you are finding things easy, another train is released from the shed and you must control them both. Other hazards to contend with are crashing into your own trains, running out of coal and demon trains. It's only a matter of time before panic sets in and there's an almighty crash.

The graphics are fair, coupled with a nice "chuff chuff" sound as the locos move round the track and the idea of the game is relatively novel. It is a multi-screen game, with an increasing degree of difficulty. If you've always wanted to be a train driver, here's your chance.

M.B.