Score: 98.7% Keyboard Inputs: 4,231 Penalties: 0
The first grade was gentle. He tapped three times. Throttle 15%. The wheels slipped on virtual leaves. Without a second thought, he tapped Shift to sand the rails. The slip stopped. The old engine found its grip.
As the speed climbed, I pressed to jump to the exterior camera. The locomotive looked magnificent under the station lights, pulling its long string of coaches out into the dark English night. I used the Arrow Keys to orbit the camera, watching the sparks from the pantograph—which I had raised earlier with a quick P —flicker against the drizzle.
**Shift + / **: Retarder Control (For heavy freight operations) ⚙️ Steam Locomotive Controls train simulator classic keyboard controls
: Open the coupling overlay overlay, allowing you to click specific coupling icons on your screen to split the train anywhere.
: Apply train brakes (decreases pressure to apply brakes).
Ctrl + A – Engages or releases the mechanical parking brake. 🛠️ Essential Auxiliary Systems Score: 98
For scenario builders and yard masters, these keys are gold.
Note: exact keys can vary by locomotive add-on and personal keybindings. Use the in-game Controls menu to view or remap keys for a specific loco.
Turns on the overhead light inside the driver's cabin for night operations. The wheels slipped on virtual leaves
To customize your setup, you'll need to locate and edit the InputMapper blueprint files. This method allows you to specify the exact key for each command and to use modifier keys like Shift and Ctrl . This process might sound technical, but it's fairly straightforward:
: Trackside / Fly-by View. Stationary camera that watches your train pass by.
: AWS Reset (Automatic Warning System). Press this immediately when an in-cab alarm triggers to acknowledge a restrictive signal. Failing to press it will trigger an emergency brake application.
Situational awareness is critical. Use these keys to switch between internal cab instruments and external inspection angles. : Cab view (driver's seat perspective). 2 : Front exterior view (follows the front of the train). 3 : Rear exterior view (follows the back of the train).