User Guide

MICROSOFT TRAIN SIMULATOR ENGINEER’S HANDBOOK
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THE GOAL
Your overall goal in a Train Simulator Activity is simple: complete the assignment presented in the
briefing. Along the way you’ll be evaluated on your ability to follow railroad rules and procedures in
four areas:
Operations
Timetable/Work order
Speed limits
Train handling
ACTIVITY TYPES
Whether you’re attracted to the romance of steam, the sheer power of diesel, or the high-speed thrills
of electric railroading, there are Train Simulator Activities designed just for you. On the Train Simulator
Home screen, select Drive a Train. You’ll be taken to the Route & Activity Selection screen, where
you can select one of six different historical routes. Then, choose an Activity. There are six different
types of Activities in Train Simulator:
Activity Type Route Description
Explore the Route All routes Drive freely along the route without being evaluated. Go
where you want by manually setting switches as you
approach them.
Passenger All routes except Drive a passenger train, making scheduled stops at
Marias Pass stations according to a timetable.
Road Freight Marias Pass Deliver a freight train from one location to another on
a main line.
Local Freight Marias Pass Operate a freight train on a local run, making pickups and
drop-offs at industries along the way.
Yard Freight Marias Pass Solve complex switching puzzles from the cab of a yard
locomotive as you assemble individual cars into
long trains.
Player-created All routes Complete a passenger or freight Activity that you’ve
designed yourself using the Activity Editor. (For more
information, see Chapter 12, Editors & Tools.)