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Easy Mode enables the control of the train through shortcuts at the bottom right corner of the screen and behaves like a model railroad controller.
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Easy Mode offers a basic set of controls with a Speed Control Dial which behaves like a model railroad controller.
  
== [[File:DDC controller.jpg]] DCC Controller (W/S/X)  ==
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== [[File:SpeedControlDial.jpg]] Speed Control Dial (W/S/X)  ==
 
This dial controls the
 
This dial controls the
 
movement of the currently selected train
 
movement of the currently selected train
and is analogous to a model railway DCC
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and is analogous to a model railroad DCC
controller knob. Click LMB and drag it
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controller dial. Click LMB and drag it
 
clockwise on the dial to move forward. Dragging the dial so
 
clockwise on the dial to move forward. Dragging the dial so
 
the arrow points upwards will stop the train. Dragging the
 
the arrow points upwards will stop the train. Dragging the
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* “S” - stop
 
* “S” - stop
 
* "X" - reverse  
 
* "X" - reverse  
If you use the keyboard to control the throttle, refer to the
 
position of the rotary dial on the HUD to see your current
 
throttle setting.
 
  
  
==  [[File:STOP.jpg]] Stop (S)==
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==  [[File:Stop_.jpg]] Stop (S)==
 
To quickly reset the dial and bring the current
 
To quickly reset the dial and bring the current
 
consist to a halt, Click LMB on the Stop icon.
 
consist to a halt, Click LMB on the Stop icon.
  
  
==  [[File:DECOUPLE.jpg]] Decouple ==
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==  [[File:Decouple_.jpg]] Couple Mode (ctrl+d)==
 
To decouple traincars from your train, first click
 
To decouple traincars from your train, first click
 
the decouple button. A series of coupler icons will
 
the decouple button. A series of coupler icons will
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Rotate the camera view to see the consist lengthwise  
 
Rotate the camera view to see the consist lengthwise  
on the screen.   It makes decoupling easier to figure out.
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on the screen. It makes decoupling easier to figure out.
  
 
To recouple, approach consist at no more than 3 mph  
 
To recouple, approach consist at no more than 3 mph  
 
or you will break the coupling.
 
or you will break the coupling.
  
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== [[File:Lights_.jpg]] Lights (L)==
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To activate the headlights, click LMB on the Light
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button. The lights will cycle through off, dim and
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bright settings.
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Shortcuts:
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* “L” - toggle lights on and off
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* "Shift + L" - toggle lights between dim and bright.
  
==  [[File:PANTOGRAPHS.jpg]] Pantographs (KPend / KP1)==
 
Click LMB on the Pantograph button on the right
 
of the throttle to raise and lower them or press
 
the ‘End’ key on the keypad. If the locomotive
 
has multiple pantographs subsequent key/button
 
presses will raise them individually or together before cycling
 
back to all down.
 
  
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== [[File:DitchLights_.jpg]] Ditchlights (;)==
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To activate or deactivate the flasher for the
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ditchlights, Click LMB on the ditchlights button.
  
== [[File:REVERSE TRAIN FACING.jpg]] Reverse Train Facing (ALT + C) ==
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Shortcut:
If your locomotive has two cabs, or two control
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* “;” - ditchlights
desks in the same cab, click LMB on the
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Reverse Train Facing button to change your seat to the other
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cab.  
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== [[File:Horn_.jpg]] Horn (H)==
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To operate the horn or whistle, Click LMB on the
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Horn button to the right of the throttle control on
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the HUD. For long blasts of the horn, simply Click LMB + Hold on
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the Horn button. Some horns may have a set length, and will
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play for the same duration each time.
  
 
Shortcut:
 
Shortcut:
* "ALT + C" from Cab Interior View (ONLY) - Change cab seats
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* "H" - Hold down for Horn
  
  
== [[File:BELL.jpg]] Bell (B)  ==
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== [[File:Bell_.jpg]] Bell (B)  ==
 
To activate or deactivate the locomotive bell, Click
 
To activate or deactivate the locomotive bell, Click
 
LMB on the bell button.
 
LMB on the bell button.
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== [[File:DITCHLIGHTS.jpg]] Ditchlights (;)==
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== [[File:ReverseTrainFacing_.jpg]] Reverse Train Facing (ALT + C) ==
To activate or deactivate the flasher for the
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If your locomotive has two cabs, or two control
ditchlights, Click LMB on the ditchlights button.
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desks in the same cab, click LMB on the
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Reverse Train Facing button to change your seat to the other
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cab.  
  
 
Shortcut:
 
Shortcut:
* “;” - ditchlights
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* "ALT + C" from Cab Interior View (ONLY) - Change cab seats
  
  
== [[File:LIGHTS.jpg]] Lights (L)==  
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== [[File:Pants_.jpg]] Pantographs (KPend / KP1)==
To activate the headlights, click LMB on the Light
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Click LMB on the Pantograph button on the right
button. The lights will cycle through off, dim and
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of the throttle to raise and lower them or press
bright settings.
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the ‘End’ key on the keypad. If the locomotive
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has multiple pantographs subsequent key/button
Shortcuts:
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presses will raise them individually or together before cycling
* “L” - toggle lights on and off
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back to all down.
* "Shift + L" - toggle lights between dim and bright.
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Shortcut:
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* "KPend / KP1"
  
== [[File:HORN.jpg]] Horn (H)==
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To operate the horn or whistle, Click LMB on the
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== [[File:Sand_.jpg]] Sand (V) ==
Horn button to the right of the throttle control on
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To turn sanders on and off, click LMB on the Sand
the HUD. For long blasts of the horn, simply Click LMB + Hold on
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button.
the Horn button. Some horns may have a set length, and will
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play for the same duration each time.
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Shortcut:
 
Shortcut:
* "H" - Hold down for Horn
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* “V” - Sand

Latest revision as of 09:45, 8 August 2018

Easy Mode offers a basic set of controls with a Speed Control Dial which behaves like a model railroad controller.

Contents

[edit] SpeedControlDial.jpg Speed Control Dial (W/S/X)

This dial controls the movement of the currently selected train and is analogous to a model railroad DCC controller dial. Click LMB and drag it clockwise on the dial to move forward. Dragging the dial so the arrow points upwards will stop the train. Dragging the dial anti-clockwise will move the train in reverse. Clicking LMB on a position of the dial will also move the dial to that location.

Shortcuts (these three nicely line up on keyboard):

  • “W” - forward
  • “S” - stop
  • "X" - reverse


[edit] Stop .jpg Stop (S)

To quickly reset the dial and bring the current consist to a halt, Click LMB on the Stop icon.


[edit] Decouple .jpg Couple Mode (ctrl+d)

To decouple traincars from your train, first click the decouple button. A series of coupler icons will appear where the train can be decoupled. Click on the coupler where you want to make a break in the train.

Rotate the camera view to see the consist lengthwise on the screen. It makes decoupling easier to figure out.

To recouple, approach consist at no more than 3 mph or you will break the coupling.

[edit] Lights .jpg Lights (L)

To activate the headlights, click LMB on the Light button. The lights will cycle through off, dim and bright settings.

Shortcuts:

  • “L” - toggle lights on and off
  • "Shift + L" - toggle lights between dim and bright.


[edit] DitchLights .jpg Ditchlights (;)

To activate or deactivate the flasher for the ditchlights, Click LMB on the ditchlights button.

Shortcut:

  • “;” - ditchlights


[edit] Horn .jpg Horn (H)

To operate the horn or whistle, Click LMB on the Horn button to the right of the throttle control on the HUD. For long blasts of the horn, simply Click LMB + Hold on the Horn button. Some horns may have a set length, and will play for the same duration each time.

Shortcut:

  • "H" - Hold down for Horn


[edit] Bell .jpg Bell (B)

To activate or deactivate the locomotive bell, Click LMB on the bell button.

Shortcut:

  • “B” - Bell


[edit] ReverseTrainFacing .jpg Reverse Train Facing (ALT + C)

If your locomotive has two cabs, or two control desks in the same cab, click LMB on the Reverse Train Facing button to change your seat to the other cab.

Shortcut:

  • "ALT + C" from Cab Interior View (ONLY) - Change cab seats


[edit] Pants .jpg Pantographs (KPend / KP1)

Click LMB on the Pantograph button on the right of the throttle to raise and lower them or press the ‘End’ key on the keypad. If the locomotive has multiple pantographs subsequent key/button presses will raise them individually or together before cycling back to all down.

Shortcut:

  • "KPend / KP1"


[edit] Sand .jpg Sand (V)

To turn sanders on and off, click LMB on the Sand button.

Shortcut:

  • “V” - Sand
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