You're not just getting software. You're helping preserve railroad history.
Ever since Digital Rails started selling utilities and routes in 2015, proceeds after expenses have been directed towards railroad preservation. Yes, we do have operating expenses ## ## --web hosting isn't free, and the storefront operator & PayPal charge transaction fees. The rest gets put back towards preservation.
Organizations such as the Illinois Railway Museum and CNW Historical Society have benefitted, as have the operators of non-commercial websites supporting the train simulation community.