Hobbies And Interests
Driver's Guide
The driver's guide is activated by pressing the "F3" key during gameplay. The driver's guide walks players through the railroad in four different modes. The first mode displays a 2D map with pertinent information during your driving simulation. This includes items like the location, the time of day, current speed of the train, the speed limit of the rail, and the next stop. The second mode removes the 2D map, but still includes the information provided in the first mode; the third mode shows a graphical representation of one mile ahead and behind the locomotive. The fourth and final mode of the driver's guide shows the coupling state of your train. This mode allows you to apply hand brakes to the train to slow it down, as well as decouple rolling stock from your train.
Heads Up Display
The Heads Up Display (HUD) allows you to view critical information regarding your locomotive at the bottom of your screen. The simple HUD is accessed by pressing the "F4" key. The simple HUD will display your current speed, the status of your throttle and brake, and the direction you're travelling. A more detailed HUD is available by pressing the "F5" key. In addition to the information from the simple HUD, you will view a detailed status report of your locomotion. Information on this HUD includes your fuel level, your RPM gauge, and brake pipe pressure.
Assignment Assistant
Prior to and during a trip, you can access the Assignment Assistant to display information regarding your specific trip. The assistant offers three options. The "Description" icon gives the player an overview of the scenario, including a summary of the steps you need to complete. The "Task" icon gives a more detailed list of the steps, as well as the steps that have already been completed. The third option, "Controls," displays the full set of train controls available to you.