| System | Key / Keys | Function | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | W / S | Forward (W) / Reverse (S) | | Throttle (Power) | D / A | Increase (D) / Decrease (A) power | | Train Brake | ; (Semicolon) / ' (Apostrophe) | Apply (apostrophe) / Release (semicolon) brake | | Locomotive Brake | [ / ] | Apply / Release locomotive's own brakes | | Emergency Brake | Backspace | Immediately apply full stopping power | | Sander | X | Spray sand to improve wheel traction |
Get the best view of the action, whether inside the cab or watching your train pass. : Cab view (inside). 2 : Passenger view (inside). 3 : Front coupler view. 4 : Free camera (chase view) - you can move this around. 5 : Map view (2D map). 6 : Passenger view (outside). 8 : Free Camera (Flyby view). train simulator classic keyboard controls
Train Simulator Classic allows players to customize their keyboard controls to suit their preferences. To access the control settings: | System | Key / Keys | Function
As your journey progresses, you'll start using these controls in harmony. For a smooth start, you'll typically use W to set the direction, increase the throttle with A , and release the brakes with ' . You can check out a community reference sheet for a quick overview of these basic commands. 3 : Front coupler view