| Action | Default Key / Click | Note | |--------|--------------------|------| | Reverser (cut-off) | W (forward) / S (reverse) | 0–100% (not a throttle) | | Throttle (steam flow) | A (increase) / D (decrease) | Start at 5–10% | | Brakes (train) | [ (apply) / ] (release) | Same as diesels | | Brakes (engine) | ; / ' | Use for independent control | | Fire door open/close | Shift + F | Must open to shovel | | Shovel coal | Left Ctrl + F | Adds fuel, affects fire temp | | Injector (add water) | Shift + I | Cools boiler if overdone | | Blower | B | Pulls draft through fire | | Cylinder cocks | C | Open before moving, close after moving |
: Locomotives are strictly diesel-electric, such as modern GE and EMD units (e.g., SD40-2s, ES44DCs). run8 train simulator steam
The introduction of steam has required a complete overhaul of the physics engine to accommodate the unique characteristics of reciprocating motion. Players will immediately notice the "slip." Unlike diesels, where wheel slip is a controlled electrical event, steam locomotives can violently tear up the rails if the throttle is applied too aggressively on a damp rail. | Action | Default Key / Click |
