can I use this as a base to create my own train sim that takes place in a different region
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Feel free to fork Libre Train Sim!
But you have to set your own project under the same license..
Here is more information about the License: https://github.com/Jean28518/Libre-TrainSim/blob/master/LICENSE
Otherwise you are free to join the Libre TrainSim Project ;)