Source: North London & Goblin Lines Manual
Shift + G – Changes the track switch directly behind your train.
The station master gave the signal. I held down to release the train brakes, watching the gauge on the HUD drop to zero. A gentle tap on A increased the throttle. The steel wheels ground against the rails, finding traction, and slowly, the platform began to slip away.
F1 – Displays your current scenario objectives and timetable schedule.
Here is a quick reference guide to the essential keyboard controls you need to know. 🕹️ Primary Driving Controls
Use these keys to manage passengers, look at tasks, or change track junctions ahead of you.
Sand Increase / Decrease (For traction on slippery rails) P / Shift+P: Pantograph Raise / Lower (Electric trains) 2. Train and Locomotive Functionality These keys manage the operational systems of the train. H: Headlights (Cycle through Off, Dim, Bright) Shift + H: Headlights (Reverse Cycle) V: Windscreen Wipers Shift + V: Windscreen Wipers (Reverse) B: Bell (For US Locomotives) Space: Horn (Hold for duration) Q: Train Brake Emergency Release / AWS Reset (UK) Z: Driver Vigilance Device / Safety System Acknowledge F: Firebox Door (Steam locos) / Toggle Specific Systems Shift + Enter: DSD Reset (Driver Safety Device) 3. Passenger and Interaction Controls
Used to acknowledge and release speed restrictions on German routes. Switches, Lights, and Auxiliary Systems
These keys handle the fundamental movement and braking of the locomotive: : A (Increase) and D (Decrease). Reverser : W (Forward/Up) and S (Backward/Down). Train Brake : ' (Apply) and ; (Release). Locomotive/Independent Brake : ] (Apply) and [ (Release). Dynamic Brake : . (Increase) and , (Decrease). Emergency Brake : Backspace . Handbrake : / (Toggle). Equipment & Safety Systems Controls for onboard equipment and signaling tasks: Horn/Whistle : Space (High) or Shift + Space (Low). Bell : B . Alerter/AWS Reset : Q . Sander : X . Headlights : H (Cycle through settings). Wipers : V (ON) and Shift + V (OFF). Cab Lights : L . Doors (Load/Unload) : T .
For a full reference while playing, you can view the Official User Guide provided by Dovetail Games on Steam.
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