User Guide

MICROSOFT TRAIN SIMULATOR ENGINEER’S HANDBOOK
THE HOME SCREEN | 8
HOME SCREEN OPTIONS
From the Home Screen you can:
Sit back and just ride a train so you can get the feel of the trains and the routes.
Take a tutorial to familiarize yourself with the controls of each type of locomotive.
Operate your own train, with your choice of locomotive, route, weather, and so on.
Change your settings for best performance on your computer’s system.
Below are the details of the Home Screen options.
INTRODUCTORY TRAIN RIDE
When you choose Introductory Train Ride, Train Simulator takes the controls. Sit back and watch
while Train Simulator does the driving, shifting views as you travel. This is a great way to familiarize
you with the routes and you’ll hear a brief commentary as you ride.
To take an introductory train ride
1. On the Home screen, choose Introductory Train Ride.
2. Choose a route.
3. Select the options you want.
Change Views: By default, you see a new view every 30 seconds or so, so that you can watch
your train from several different angles. Or you can select a particular view by pressing the
desired View key (the number keys 1 through 5). If you’d rather be able to choose the view
you want and stay in that view, deselect Change Views. (For more information on views, see
the “Using Views” section in Chapter 4, Tools for Driving.)
4. Begin the introductory train ride by clicking Start.
The introductory train ride ends automatically when the train reaches the end of its route. To end the
introductory train ride and return to the Home screen, press ESC.
TUTORIALS
The Train Simulator Tutorials can teach you the skills to become an expert engineer. They also include
tips for safe, speedy, and efficient train operation, and cautions about railroading hazards and errors.