Railsimulator.com has word on the release of RailWorks 2 Train Simulator, saying this is now available through Steam at a 50% discount between now and October 25. The new version of the transport sim is also available to current RailWorks owners as a free download. Word is:

RailWorks 2 Train Simulator is the biggest step forward for train simulators in many years. With regular updates and an expanding catalogue of downloadable routes, locomotives and more, RailWorks 2 Train Simulator offers an incredibly versatile package for rail enthusiasts and simulator fans young or old. And the possibilities don’t end with what’s in our shop – all the tools and assets are included to enable users to build their own realistic routes, complete with towns, stations and scenery, from scratch.