Hopefully, you will now be able to start the game. If so, set the graphics to default. Save the settings and exit the game. Master Key – The master key works with the majority of trains including AP and JT add-ons, although some DTG trains do not support it. See the compatibility for full support information. The following dialogue window should appear. in the 'Shortcut' section find the box called 'Target' and enter your launch parameters in the manner described above. Open Rails offers native support for the RailDriver Desktop Train Cab Controller and is compatible with most MSTS routes and content.

Drive your train with realistic throttle, brake, reverser, and switch controls, plus 34 programmable buttons. RailDriver® Desktop Train Cab Controller — feel like you're driving a train, not a computer.The above menu lists which routes you have. You can filter them according to country, motive power or terrain. Each route image has a small train icon to the bottom right. One question which occasionally crops up in the forums is "how do I operate turntables?" The same question is sometimes asked about traversers. I have been building controllers and button box for a while, and TS was among the few games that would benefit from the realism perspective, from such controllers, but the time spent to make one, is not really worth it. TS has NO analog controls... that is enough to kill completely the interest.

Most things that aren't that basic controls won't work on the controller. Because the word 'consistency' doesn't exist in Train Simulator, every train is set up slightly different in TS and the keyboard controls work in different ways, so don't buy DLC expecting it to work as you expect it to. Also, the controller doesn't have a crosshair like in Train Sim World, so you'll need a mouse to select anything that doesn't have a keyboard command attached to it. Microsoft Train Simulator - Articles - The Raildriver: Hardware for Train Simulator". www.microsoft.com . Retrieved 2009-01-24. Try reinstalling DirectX. You can find a local installation here: [Installation drive]\Program Files (x86)\steamapps\common\RailWorks\InstallClear the cache. Of course you will need to do this outside of the game, since you can't get it started. This guide says how. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=465303891 Before I start, do you actually have Train Simulator yet or are you planning to get it once you've got your new PC? Brake Levers - Independent and automatic brakes and three-position rotary switches for lights and wipers.