Not compatabile with windows 10

[Telfram]

However the version on Gog claims it is?

[Havan_IronOak]

I play it on windows 10.

The key is applying a very easy fix I've asked STEAM to consider doing it as the game developer is out of business. And the one that is now marketing the game won't do it either.

The thing you need is to get an old config file and replace the one that ships with the game.

For what it's worth... there's a disclaimer on the store page that tells you what operating system(s) the game is certified for.

I'm guessing that you're trying to use something more up to date than Windows Xp the latest system for which RRT3 is certified.

There IS a simple fix that will allow the game to run on more modern systems as I've posted several times.

I empathize and agree that Steam should change it's policy on these things but the most cost effective solution in this case would be for them to stop selling the game. I'd prefer that they not do that.

The Fix - and reasons

The files that one downloads from STEAM when one buys the game Railroad Tycoon 3 don't run successfully for most current users.

The correction is so minor that I'm appalled that it hasn't been corrected.

The issue is with a setting in the game's engine.cfg file.
The graphics setting for "Disable Hardware T&L" is wrong in the Steam version of the files. This box should be checked.

The video problem that I'm referring to causes crashes in Railroad Tycoon 3. The game generally crashes immediately following the game's introductory movie but before the user can get to anything else (like the menus)

For new Steam purchaser, the fix is quite simple:
go to http://hawkdawg.com/rrt/rrt3/Xtras/ and download someone else's engine.cfg file.
Copy it over the one that is supplied with the game.

Step By Step Fix

Go to this link page. http://hawkdawg.com/rrt/rrt3/Xtras/

Look for Vista/Win 7/Win 8 Fix

Extract files, should be two of them. Suggest placing both of them on your desktop.
Right click on game and select property's, should be at the bottom of the list.
Open up game local content.
Click on local files tab
Click on browse local files
Open data
Open configuration
Drag and drop files one at a time into the configuration folder.
Click ok on replace file.

You should see the total of three files listed as follows:

engine
game
Vista_Fix_RT3

The first two files should have today's date listed under date modified.
Try game. :)


It's documented in this guide. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=202913752

[Kuhax]

Awesome ! It works. Thank you very much !

[Habitat91]

really is a simple fix ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥. Thanks bro.

[Milchi]

WTF this is epic! It worked! thank you very much. Gotta tell my friend so we can play this again

[Narkulus]

Game was running really choppy, I re-enabled T&L, and now it runs well and doesn't crash. Win10x64, 1060, 16gb. Strange.

[Jon]

The topic of train games came up this weekend, and I recalled the enjoyment I had with RT3 - and the frustrations of it's not being compatible.

I re-installed the game, checked the "Disable Hardware T&L" box, and it seems to be working fine.

Edit: 1 week later and still no problems ...

[Sixshots]

you sir are an angel sent us from heaven

[Thork]

So much effort @Oak ;)
Many similar games have sprung up again, or are about to, that are worth checking out. Also, the Steam version of RT3 is probably not the best way to go.

However, if you want to enjoy RT3 in the best way possible, I'd like to add to what was written by pointing to this post:
http://hawkdawg.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=43925#p43925

If you disable T&L, you're not only missing out on graphics, but also relevant gameplay.
You can make the game work with T&L on (almost) all setups, If you follow the advice given in that linked post.

[Comrade Borya]

Thank you so much

[lordsven_]

Absolutely brilliant. Works perfectly. Thank you very much!

[mtgobears]

Would it be possible to get a little more guidance? I can find my RT3 file folder = C:\Program Files (x86)\Railroad Tycoon 3, the only thing in it is DirectX 81 files. I am not able to locate a configure folder.

[Havan_IronOak]

I'm using the Steam version. MY configuration subdirectory is in C:\Program Files (x86)\steam\steamapps\common\\Railroad Tycoon 3\data

You MAY have to actually start the game in order for that all to be created. (or create it outside the game)

[mtgobears]

when I start the game, it take takes the full screen, and then shuts down about 15 seconds later, so I still don't see the file location.

Thanks for the help.

[Halfinger]

It does amaze me that the current owner does not fix this, it's so easy to do. It took me ages to find this when I bought the game and I suspect many people refund the game or never get to play it.

Thanks for posting.

[MIghtyepson]

Thanks so much.

Worked perfectly