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Open Rails Tips and Tricks

With the release of Open Rails 0.7.0, now seems a good time to document some of the hidden settings and features:

  • LoggingFilename (string setting) Specifies a static or generated name for the log file. Defaults to "OpenRailsLog.txt". This is a standard .NET format string, with the following replacements available: (New in 0.7.0)
    1. "Open Rails".
    2. Version number normally, build stamp if compiling yourself.
    3. Version number.
    4. Build stamp.
    5. Current date/time.
  • LoggingPath (string setting) Specifies an absolute path to save the log file when running the game. The default is your desktop.
  • ScreenshotPath (string setting) Specifies an absolute path to save in-game screenshots (using Print Screen). The default is the "Open Rails" folder in your pictures folder. (New in 0.7.0)
  • ShadowAllShapes (boolean setting) Specifies whether to generate shadows from all objects in the game, instead of only those which the route creator has specifically set. This can often make a route more visually pleasing, at a small performance cost.
  • VerticalSync (boolean setting) Specifies whether to limit the frame-rate to the monitor's refresh rate.
  • ViewingFOV (integer setting) Specifies the field-of-view for the display in degrees, vertically. The default is 45, which is equivalent to 60 horizontally in a 4:3 ratio. Because Open Rails measures this vertically, you'll automatically see more on widescreen resolutions. (New in 0.7.0)
  • Print Screen Takes a screenshot and saves it in the ScreenshotPath above in the PNG format. (New in 0.7.0)
  • Alt Hold down the "Alt" key and click on a switch to throw it (change which path is taken).
  • U Hold down the "U" key and click on a coupling to uncouple part of the player train.
  • Control - E Switches between locomotives in the player train.
  • Shift - Control - F Switches the direction of the player locomotive. This is a temporary substitute for the lack of MSTS Bin reverse cab support.
  • Alt - F1 Dumps the command list with keys to "keyboard.txt" and a high-resolution keyboard image (suitable for printing) to "keyboard.png".
  • Control - Alt - Page Up/Page Down/Home Controls the game speed, increasing, reducing and resetting it respectively.
  • Control - Alt - F11 Toggles the dispatcher/signalling visualisation, which highlights the selected route ahead of the player and AI trains, with labels for switches and signals.

To edit hidden settings

All Open Rails settings are stored in the Registry, under the key "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\OpenRails\ORTS". The usual disclaimers about editing the registry apply.

  • To edit any setting, open Registry Editor (regedit.exe) and navigate the left side to "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\OpenRails\ORTS".
  • Some settings will appear already, some have to be created.
  • To create a setting, either use the menu "Edit" > "New" or right-click the right side and use the menu "New".
    • String settings should be created as "String Value".
    • Integer and boolean settings should be created as "DWORD (32-bit) Value".
  • To edit any setting, double-click its name on the right.
    • Strings can just be edited as-is.
    • Integer settings should be edited with the "Base" option set to "Decimal" in the edit window.
    • Boolean settings should use the value "1" for true and "0" for false.

Permalink | Author: | Tags: Games, Open Rails, Train Simulator | Posted: 06:00PM on Wednesday, 14 December, 2011 | Comments: 0


Open Rails 1.1

Open Rails 1.1 has been released!

Download: http://openrails.org/download/program/

Manual: http://openrails.org/learn/manual-and-tutorials/

Summary:

  • Refuelling from water troughs added
  • Activity restricted speed zones added
  • Switching control to another train (AI and static) added
  • Auxiliary tender support added
  • Blended dynamic brakes support added
  • Improved sound cut-off distances
  • Additional sound triggers added
  • Multiple freight animations added
  • Loading/unloading animations for freight animations added
  • Join/split functionality with player and AI trains improved

Details:

  • Code has been re-factored to ease future developments
  • 3D cabs loaded by default when present
  • Quick access to documentation from the menu
  • Activity events can now dynamically change the weather
  • AI trains can now get permission to pass signals at danger
  • Super-elevation updated and harmonic-rocking improved
  • Manual signalling mode can be engaged while moving
  • Compressor information now shown in HUD
  • Additional locomotive's brake status now shown in HUD
  • Engine brakes extended to work with tender
  • Keyboard commands for cutting off power and setting brakes off added
  • EP brake partial release support added
  • Brake pipe pressure propagation improved
  • Bailoff on twin pipe airbrakes improved
  • Engine and independent brakes improved
  • 3D cab digital gauges improved
  • Train lights condition for "service" improved
  • Sound looping improved
  • Stereo/mono cab sounds improved compatibility
  • Gear cab view control added
  • Projected speed cab view control added
  • Friction braking cab view control improved
  • Night-switching of cab view in tunnels improved
  • "Variable1" in gearless diesels improved
  • "Variable2" in electrics improved
  • "Variable3" in diesels and electrics improved
  • Multiplayer can now connect to domain names in addition to IPs
  • Options to limit safe speed through curves, with penalties for breaches
  • Options for improved weather visuals on supported systems
  • Optimizated selection of track sounds
  • Correction of faulty engine parameters added

Also:

  • Activity event popup is larger and more responsive to lots of text
  • Messages for AI trains improved
  • Train Operations window updates at reversal points
  • Signal lights reliability improved
  • Save/Resume after train reversal improved
  • Fuel consumption calculations improved
  • Doors open correctly after reversal
  • "Include" directive for content improved

Important notes:

  • Open Rails develops features and bug fixes in public at http://launchpad.net/or
  • Open Rails is distributed under the GNU GPL v3 free software license

Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 07:30PM on Sunday, 27 March, 2016 | Comments: 0


Open Rails 1.2

Open Rails 1.2 has been released!

Download: http://openrails.org/download/program/

Manual: http://openrails.org/learn/manual-and-tutorials/

Summary:

  • Working turntables added
  • Semaphore signal arm position compatibility improved
  • Mileposts in track monitor added
  • Diverging switches in track monitor added
  • Braking friction and wheel skid added
  • Tonnage/Load information in HUD added
  • Time of day waiting points improved
  • Car ID in car operations window added
  • Delay time of night cab textures added
  • Tilting trains and super-elevation improved
  • Driver-controlled circuit breaker added
  • Tracking cameras (#2 and #3) improved
  • Multiple car spawner lists added
  • Include files for tsection.dat added
  • Loading screen for routes improved
  • Shape warnings disabled by default

Details:

  • Transfer edges have been improved
  • Logging for missing textures added
  • Fuel pickup sounds improved
  • Saving and restoring reliability improved
  • Signal script compatibility improved
  • Combined cab control compatibility improved
  • Cab controls' frame compatibility improved
  • Compatibility with certain shapes improved
  • Double reverse points compatibility improved
  • Dynamic track compatibility improved
  • Un-braked consists compatibility improved

Also:

  • Road car shadows added
  • CentreOfGravity positioning of wagons added
  • Sound frequency calculations improved
  • Visibility of signals in track monitor improved
  • Level crossing activation improved
  • Track sounds calculations improved
  • Passenger view animation speed improved
  • Fuel pickup animation speed improved
  • Introductory train rides appear in menu

Important notes:

  • Open Rails develops features and bug fixes in public at http://launchpad.net/or
  • Open Rails is distributed under the GNU GPL v3 free software license

Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 11:00AM on Sunday, 22 January, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X3770

The X3770 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

Features

Bug fixes

Documentation, localisation, and other changes

  • Updated manual with documentation for transfertables.

Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 07:00PM on Friday, 27 January, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X3778

The X3778 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

Features

Bug fixes

Documentation, localisation, and other changes

  • Steam Model reference documentation adjusted to reflect the fact that most parameters are in the manual.
  • Documents incorporated into manual
  • Documentation for switch track sound feature added in manual.

Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 07:00PM on Friday, 03 February, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X3791

The X3791 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

Features

Bug fixes

Documentation, localisation, and other changes

  • Manual update for Automatic curve squeal sound.

Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 07:00PM on Friday, 10 February, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X3797

The X3797 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

Features

Bug fixes

Documentation, localisation, and other changes

  • Manual updated with short description of night version of 3D cab.

Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 07:00PM on Friday, 17 February, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X3805

The X3805 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

Features

Bug fixes

Documentation, localisation, and other changes

  • Manual updated for blueprints "Exclude trees from being placed on roads" and "User definable sound attenuation factor in cab and passenger views".

Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 07:00PM on Friday, 24 February, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X3812

The X3812 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

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Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 07:00PM on Friday, 03 March, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X3819

The X3819 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

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Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 07:00PM on Friday, 10 March, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X3821

The X3821 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

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Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 07:00PM on Friday, 17 March, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X3822

The X3822 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

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Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 01:00AM on Saturday, 01 April, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X3823

The X3823 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

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Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 06:00PM on Friday, 07 April, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X3827

The X3827 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

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Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 06:00PM on Friday, 14 April, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X3831

The X3831 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

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Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 06:00PM on Friday, 21 April, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X3836

The X3836 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

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Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 06:00PM on Friday, 28 April, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X3845

The X3845 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

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Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 06:00PM on Friday, 05 May, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X3854

The X3854 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

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Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 06:00PM on Friday, 19 May, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X3861

The X3861 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

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Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 06:00PM on Friday, 26 May, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X3869

The X3869 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

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Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 06:00PM on Friday, 02 June, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X3874

The X3874 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

Features

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Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 06:00PM on Friday, 09 June, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X3877

The X3877 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

Features

Bug fixes

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Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 06:00PM on Friday, 16 June, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X3883

The X3883 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

Features

Bug fixes

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Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 06:00PM on Friday, 23 June, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X3884

The X3884 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

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Bug fixes

Documentation, localisation, and other changes

Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 06:00PM on Friday, 30 June, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X3892

The X3892 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

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Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 06:00PM on Friday, 07 July, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X3899

The X3899 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

Features

Bug fixes

Documentation, localisation, and other changes

  • Update French locales and POT files
  • Corrected and integrated description of animations for unloading pickups and wagons.

Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 06:00PM on Friday, 14 July, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X3904

The X3904 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

Features

Bug fixes

  • Bug fix for  Crash when curveswitch sound not present.

Documentation, localisation, and other changes

  • Manual updated with description of Cab radio feature.

Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 06:00PM on Friday, 21 July, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X3905

The X3905 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

Features

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Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 06:00PM on Friday, 28 July, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X3908

The X3908 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

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Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 06:00PM on Friday, 04 August, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X3914

The X3914 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

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Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 06:00PM on Friday, 11 August, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X3919

The X3919 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

Features

Bug fixes

Documentation, localisation, and other changes

  • Update German locales (part 1 of 2 planned)
  • Minor additions to previous udate of German locales; more to follow

Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 06:00PM on Friday, 18 August, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X3931

The X3931 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

Features

Bug fixes

Documentation, localisation, and other changes

  • Update for German locales (part 3 of 4)
  • Update for German locales (part 4 of 4)

Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 06:00PM on Friday, 25 August, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X3936

The X3936 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

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Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 06:00PM on Friday, 01 September, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X3941

The X3941 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

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Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 06:00PM on Friday, 08 September, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X3951

The X3951 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

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Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 06:00PM on Friday, 15 September, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X3955

The X3955 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

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Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 06:00PM on Friday, 29 September, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X3956

The X3956 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

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Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 06:00PM on Friday, 06 October, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X3960

The X3960 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

Features

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Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 06:00PM on Friday, 13 October, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X3962

The X3962 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

Features

Bug fixes

Documentation, localisation, and other changes

Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 06:00PM on Friday, 20 October, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X3967

The X3967 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

Features

Bug fixes

Documentation, localisation, and other changes

Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 06:00PM on Friday, 27 October, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X3976

The X3976 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

Features

Bug fixes

Documentation, localisation, and other changes

  • Added information to manual about AI Fireman Override

Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 06:00PM on Friday, 03 November, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X3979

The X3979 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

Features

Bug fixes

Documentation, localisation, and other changes

Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 06:00PM on Friday, 10 November, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X3982

The X3982 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

Features

Bug fixes

Documentation, localisation, and other changes

  • Manual updated for steam parameter

Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 06:00PM on Friday, 17 November, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X3989

The X3989 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

Features

Bug fixes

Documentation, localisation, and other changes

  • Inserted into manual description of Explore in Activity Mode.

Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 06:00PM on Friday, 24 November, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X3992

The X3992 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

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Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 06:00PM on Friday, 01 December, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X3996

The X3996 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

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Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 06:00PM on Friday, 08 December, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X4003

The X4003 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

Features

Bug fixes

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Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 01:00PM on Saturday, 16 December, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X4017

The X4017 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

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Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 06:00PM on Friday, 22 December, 2017 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X4019

The X4019 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

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Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 06:00PM on Friday, 05 January, 2018 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X4022

The X4022 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

Features

Bug fixes

Documentation, localisation, and other changes

Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 06:00PM on Friday, 12 January, 2018 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X4032

The X4032 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

Features

Bug fixes

Documentation, localisation, and other changes

  • TrackViewer big update of documentation

Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 06:00PM on Friday, 19 January, 2018 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X4043

The X4043 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

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Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 06:00PM on Friday, 26 January, 2018 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X4051 - 4 feature updates, 3 bug fixes, and 1 other change

The X4051 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

Features

Bug fixes

  • https://bugs.launchpad.net/or/+bug/1745490 - manual updated with corrected UoM for Diesel Consumption Table
  • Fix version number and copyright on all executables
  • TrackViewer fix not being able to place start point. See www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/31480-trackviewer-maintenance

Documentation, localisation, and other changes

  • TrackViewer: update documentation

Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 06:00PM on Friday, 02 February, 2018 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X4062 - 5 feature updates, and 6 bug fixes

The X4062 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

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Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 06:00PM on Friday, 09 February, 2018 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X4075 - 7 feature updates, and 6 other changes

The X4075 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

Features

Bug fixes

Documentation, localisation, and other changes

  • Timetable Editor: Upgrade UTF8 Tools package to latest version Fix compilation on Lazarus 1.8.0
  • Timetable Editor: Fix version information to match other projects
  • Add build step to synchronise version information in all 1st party files
  • Enable custom built step for signing files
  • Fix testing/stable builds when run in a clean environment
  • Make build prepare ALL documentation for publication

Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 06:00PM on Friday, 16 February, 2018 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X4079 - 2 feature updates, and 2 bug fixes

The X4079 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

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Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 06:00PM on Friday, 23 February, 2018 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X4081 - 2 feature updates

The X4081 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

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Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 09:00PM on Monday, 26 February, 2018 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X4087 - 3 feature updates, and 3 bug fixes

The X4087 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

Features

Bug fixes

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Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 02:00PM on Monday, 12 March, 2018 | Comments: 0


Open Rails X4090 - 2 feature updates

The X4090 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

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Bug fixes

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Permalink | Author: | Tags: Open Rails | Posted: 06:00PM on Friday, 16 March, 2018 | Comments: 0

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