USER GUIDE Train Simulator – User Guide - 2 - ©Dovetail Games All Rights Reserv
USER GUIDE Train Simulator – User Guide - 2 - ©Dovetail Games All Rights Reserved CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION TO TRAIN SIMULATOR ..................................................... 4 2 FEATURES OF TRAIN SIMULATOR ............................................................. 5 3 GETTING STARTED ....................................................................................... 6 3.1 Making a Start ..................................................................................................................... 6 3.2 Scenario Types ................................................................................................................... 8 3.3 Controlling a Train ............................................................................................................... 9 3.4 Quick Driving Guide .......................................................................................................... 11 3.5 Changing the Camera View .............................................................................................. 12 3.6 Additional Controls ............................................................................................................ 13 3.7 Driving Information ............................................................................................................ 13 3.8 The 2D Map View ............................................................................................................. 15 3.9 Task Information Display ................................................................................................... 17 3.10 Pausing and Quitting ......................................................................................................... 18 3.11 Further Manuals ............................................................................................................... 20 3.12 Online Community .......................................................................................................... 21 4 DRIVING SCENARIOS ................................................................................. 22 4.1 Scenarios .......................................................................................................................... 22 4.2 Scenario Availability .......................................................................................................... 24 4.3 The Drive Screen .............................................................................................................. 24 4.4 Running Scenarios............................................................................................................ 25 4.5 Quick Drive Screen ........................................................................................................... 29 4.6 Driving Control Methods ................................................................................................... 32 4.7 The Head-Up Display (HUD) ............................................................................................ 33 4.8 Information Displays ......................................................................................................... 34 4.9 Track Displays.................................................................................................................. 35 4.10 Traction Controls .............................................................................................................. 38 4.11 Simple Mode Driving Controls ........................................................................................ 45 4.12 Expert Driving Controls ................................................................................................... 46 4.13 Other Locomotive Controls ............................................................................................... 48 4.14 Changing the Point of View ............................................................................................... 49 4.15 Simulation Controls ........................................................................................................... 52 5 DRIVING A LOCOMOTIVE ........................................................................... 54 5.1 Driving a Steam Locomotive ............................................................................................. 54 5.2 Driving a Diesel Locomotive ............................................................................................. 55 5.3 Driving an Electric Locomotive .......................................................................................... 56 5.4 Action Markers .................................................................................................................. 58 6 GAME CONTROLLER .................................................................................. 59 6.1 Using the controller in Free Roam .................................................................................... 60 7 PROFILE SCREEN ....................................................................................... 61 Train Simulator – User Guide - 3 - ©Dovetail Games All Rights Reserved 7.1 Collection .......................................................................................................................... 63 7.2 Steam Workshop ............................................................................................................... 63 7.3 Browsing Steam Workshop ............................................................................................... 65 8 THE STORE .................................................................................................. 67 8.1 Browsing the Store ............................................................................................................ 68 8.2 Buying Add-ons from the Store ......................................................................................... 70 9 THE BUILD SCREEN ................................................................................... 72 9.1 Route Tab ......................................................................................................................... 72 9.2 Scenario Tab ..................................................................................................................... 73 9.3 Custom Consists for Quick Drive ...................................................................................... 74 9.4 The ‘Publish to Workshop’ Screen .................................................................................... 79 10 SETTINGS .................................................................................................. 82 10.1 Graphics ........................................................................................................................... 82 10.2 Gameplay ....................................................................................................................... 84 10.3 Audio ............................................................................................................................... 85 10.4 Controls ............................................................................................................................ 85 10.5 Tools ................................................................................................................................. 85 11 SUPPORT AND TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................... 87 11.1 Processor and Graphics Card Hardware .......................................................................... 87 11.2 General Troubleshooting Tips ........................................................................................... 87 11.3 Restoring your copy of Train Simulator ........................................................................... 88 11.4 Problems Running Train Simulator ................................................................................... 88 11.5 Game Messages ............................................................................................................. 89 11.6 Utility Programs................................................................................................................. 90 12 NOTICES .................................................................................................... 91 12.1 Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................... 91 12.2 Returns After Warranty ...................................................................................................... 91 12.3 Credits .............................................................................................................................. 92 12.4 Copyrights and Trademarks ............................................................................................ 92 Train Simulator – User Guide - 4 - ©Dovetail Games All Rights Reserved 1 Introduction to Train Simulator Welcome to Train Simulator. This User Guide includes detailed instructions on the operation, menus and controls of the latest edition - TS2015. Please note that the features and content provided with Train Simulator are periodically updated, and the format of screens and content depicted in this manual may differ from that in the latest version. Although this version of Train Simulator comes supplied with an exciting range of routes and locomotives, there are many more available from the In-Game Store. When you acquire these add-ons through Steam, they are installed directly into the software – no additional setup required. The use of this software product is subject to the user’s acceptance of the limited license and other terms and conditions set forth in the User Agreement available online at http://www.railsimulator.com Train Simulator – User Guide - 5 - ©Dovetail Games All Rights Reserved 2 Features of Train Simulator TS2015 is a virtual world train simulator that focuses on the experience of driving and viewing railway locomotives from around the world. With it, you can: Drive locomotives through realistic 3D cab views and operate their real controls; See beautifully detailed recreations, and hear sounds just like the real thing; Experience driving in varied weather - from sunny days to cloud and snowfall; Discover famous and interesting rail lines from around the world; Find out what it is like to haul freight over mountain passes and open plains; Hone the skills of driving stop-start passenger trains through suburbs and cities; Master the art of creating immersive 3D worlds with professional tools; Share creations and challenges with friends. Train Simulator – User Guide - 6 - ©Dovetail Games All Rights Reserved 3 Getting Started Train Simulator offers a highly realistic train driving experience: if you have never driven a train before, don't worry, all is explained. 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If this is your first time in Train Simulator, we recommend choosing the Academy. If you are a seasoned player, navigate to the Main Menu to learn what's new. Train Simulator – User Guide - 7 - ©Dovetail Games All Rights Reserved Inside the Academy are two options - The Academy; and Tutorials. 4. The Academy will already be displaying a list of available lessons. Lessons are separated into chapters. Each chapter covering a specific aspect of operating locomotives in Train Simulator. 5. Move the blue highlight strip using the keyboard or game pad, or click using the mouse, to select it. Note the scenario description in the bottom right changes to show details of the highlighted lesson. 6. Click on the Start button at the bottom right of the screen to begin the lesson. Once loaded, follow the on-screen instructions to progress. Some lessons do not require any interaction. 7. At the end of the lesson a notice will confirm it is complete. Closing this will return to the front end, with a Debrief of the experience. 8. From here it is possible to: Play this lesson again. Return to the list to select another. Return to the Main Menu, to select an alternative experience. Train Simulator – User Guide - 8 - ©Dovetail Games All Rights Reserved 3.2 Scenario Types Scenarios in Train Simulator are where all the action takes place. There are several types of scenarios available in Train Simulator, all of which are described below. Quick Drive This feature allows for the selection of a start and end destination, the type of locomotive, time of day, and weather. Once selected, press Start to jump right into the action. Career These are objective based scenarios that monitor and rate performance. Experience Points and achievements are accumulated and ranked against other players who have also run these scenarios. Career Scenarios cannot be operated while in the Simple Control mode setting. Academy / Tutorial These are objective based lessons. They involve being taught various aspects of operation through camera sequences, on screen messages and prompts. Standard These are the same as Career scenarios, but do not feature performance monitoring and scoring. Complete objectives at your own pace, without any pressure of competition. Free Roam These scenarios are for free exploration of a route. They normally feature several locomotives in the vicinity of the camera when loaded up, allowing a choice of trains, by clicking on a locomotive to use it. Junctions can be controlled, to change direction, and there are no other trains to get in the way. Train Simulator – User Guide - 9 - ©Dovetail Games uploads/Voyage/ ts2015-user-guide.pdf
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