Trainz is a computer simulation by a Brisbane company Auran, for designing and operating a virtual railroad, representing a model railroad layout or a version of a real railroad. It allows track laying, scenicing the route and placement of structures and accessories. Auran provides a forum and website for free download of additional models for registered users. See the About page for more details.

My Auran forum user name is Vulcan. My website includes details and screenshots of 3D models I have designed for the Trainz community, and progress on projects under development. All my models are available on the Auran Download Station to registered users of Trainz.

The Auran Download Station now only accepts models for the Trainz Classics 3 and newer versions. All recent models are compatible with TRS2009, TS2010 and TS12 versions. While I do some train models, most of mine are scenery items, bridges, buildings, vehicles of all kinds, and a number of flyable aircraft. These models extend the possibilities of Trainz.

Project Updates.

Recent projects include models of flyable aircraft, including commercial and military aircraft, and helicopters. Static versions of many of the aircraft are available.

Additional models include the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz, an International airport, and a number of smaller airports and runways. The aircraft use keyboard keys to trigger various animations for realistic operation, and a special track placed trigger for additional functions. For example, helicopters use the B key to start engines and the H key to lift off.  Refer to the projects page for details on available models and functions.

Most recent models available include the Air Tractor crop dusting and firefighting aircraft, and the GG20B Green Goat Hybrid locomotives. A new tutorial on Bump Mapping in 3DSMax is uploaded.

All my models are available from the Auran Download Station, my website is being re-developed to reflect the more recent models available.

Click on this button on any page to take you to the Auran Download Station to download the models.