I can’t look at Heavy Cargo – The Truck Simulator screenshots without thinking of one of the UK’s most idiotic rail accidents. In the released-yesterday-to-luke-warm-Steam-reviews, HCTTS, I presume the procedure on arriving at a level crossing isn’t “Wait for automatic barriers to open, then cross fingers and put pedal to metal”.
On a related note, I’ve never understood why bog-standard traffic lights aren’t employed at level crossings in the UK rather than the potentially confusing flashing reds & amber arrangement. Because even inexperienced British motorists have encountered standard traffic signals numerous times, there would, I reckon, be much less chance of dangerous misunderstandings occurring.
Tim, have you ever got to try a Saitek ‘Heavy Equipment Wheel and Pedals’ or similar?
https://www.saitek.com/uk/prod/farmwheel.html
Quote: “- Plug and Play with Windows 10 – No Drivers Needed
– Seamlessly Compatible With Other PC SIM Games – Euro Truck, Train Simulator, FSX, XPlane, Elite Dangerous”
Nice about Windows 10, I just wish they’d bring that compatibility to their older products.
As for the second line … I’ve no idea what they’re envisioning.
Very tempting and surprisingly affordable. Currys seem to be selling the complete three-component set (wheel, pedals, & side panel) for just £169 at the moment:
https://www.currys.co.uk/products/saitek-farm-simulator-controller-10169859.html
For anyone looking in the US, it is worth noting that Logitech bought Saitek in 2016. The identical Heavy Equipment Wheel and Pedals set is marketed as a Logitech product here.
Also worth noting, the reviews seem to indicate rather questionable build quality and durability. Given Logitech’s already dismal customer support, that’s enough for me to give it a pass.