Hi Bikermouse, Sorry about your budget holding you back from the more recent Bryce versions. Been there with many programs myself, so I completely understand. I read somewhere that if one started out with Microsoft Word v.1 and ket upgrading through the years, the overall cost would amount to something like $1,000! Guess the software folks found a goldmine in the users. I guess the final analysis about steam engines is that they are fascinating to some of us! Of course, we do this from the comfort of our modern lives. There is a "little" (meaning short run track) steam line in Connecticut that runs during the summer along a scenic route by some river (I forget which one) One thing that became immediately apparent when riding it was the amazing amount of heat that these machines generate, the very loud noise, and the general discomfort (by modern standards) of the steam experience! The engine had a gondola car behind it so those of us who were really into the ride could stay behind the "iron horse" and see it working as we rode along. Needless to say, we were covered in soot and ash by the end of the trip! As I recall, that one too managed to start in reverse for a second, then there was a screetch, a stall, and finally the puff-puff and we rattled forward. Of course, my neighbor's car often starts in reverse too! However, I believe that is called "operator error" ;>)