Train Simulator 2014 - Route Editor Tutorials

A series of tutorials for Train Simulator 2014. The series takes a step by step approach to learning how to create a playable route from start to finish. Cheers!

Tutorial 1 - Route & Track Basics

Part 1 of my series of tutorials showing the basics of creating a playable route, with AI trains.
In this part I show how to create a route and the basics of laying track. Note, there's a bit of swearing after 8:16 (comedy value) You have been warned :)

Tutorial 2 - Track Tools

Part 2 of my series of tutorials showing the basics of creating a playable route, with AI trains.
In this part I cover more of the track tools including the select, offset, weld, blend and crossover functions.

Tutorial 3 - Gradients & Bridges

Part 3 of my series of tutorials showing the basics of creating a playable route, with AI trains.
In this part I show how to do gradients, including the use of the snap and terrain height tools to create a bridge over another set of tracks.

Tutorial 4 - Terrain Tools

Part 4 of my series of tutorials showing the basics of creating a playable route, with AI trains.
In this part I explain the usage of the various terrain tools.

Tutorial 5 - Stations & Passenger AI

Part 5 of my series of tutorials showing the basics of creating a playable route, with AI trains.
In this part I explain how to build a fully working station with passengers, and how to set up a scenario with an AI train to use it.

Tutorial 6 - Tunnels

Part 6 of my series of tutorials showing the basics of creating a playable route, with AI trains.
In this part I explain the principles of creating a tunnel.

Tutorial 7 - Scenario Creation & Train AI

Part 7 of my series of tutorials showing the basics of creating a playable route, with AI trains.
In this part I show how to create your own scenario with a drivable train and an AI consist on a simple route.

Tutorial 8 - Signals

Part 8 of my series of tutorials showing the basics of creating a playable route, with AI trains.
In this part I show how to set about signalling your track with some working examples.

Tutorial 9 - Automated Level Crossing

Part 9 of my series of tutorials showing the basics of creating a playable route, with AI trains.
In this part I show how to create and implement a fully automated level crossing.

Tutorial 10 - Setting Speed Limits

Part 10 of my series of tutorials showing the basics of creating a playable route, with AI trains.
In this part I show how to correctly set speed limits on sections of track.

Tutorial 11 - The Asset Block Tool

Part 11 of my series of tutorials showing the basics of creating a playable route, with AI trains.
In this part I show the use of the Asset Block tool to quickly and effectively add scenery to your route.

Tutorial 12 - Map Overlay

Part 12 of my series of tutorials showing the basics of creating a playable route, with AI trains.
In this part I show how to set up the map overlay feature for the route editor.

Tutorial 14 - Any Train, Any Route

Part 14 of my series of tutorials showing the basics of creating a playable route, with AI trains.
In this part I show how you can drive your favourite consist in any route you desire, by simply cloning a route and enabling your extra DLC content in it.

Tutorial 15 - Portals

Part 15 of my series of tutorials showing the basics of creating a playable route, with AI trains.
In this part I show how to correctly set up portals to spawn AI trains into your route, for that true feeling of immersion.

Tutorial 16 - Overhead Wires

Part 16 of my series of tutorials showing the basics of creating a playable route, with AI trains.
In this part I show how to add overhead catenary wires to your route.

[NoOne]

@jackharrison707 Thanks, and yeah it's not 'easy' and is very time consuming building a route from scratch.

[jackharrison707]

What a great set of tutorial videos. 10/10. I would like to think I could create my own route, based upon my years as a Signalman on BR; BUT, I have to admit, I'm a user not a fixer of Tech and machinery. I would love to be able to recreate my own patch IE- Blackpool Nth and Sth; including the old Wyre Branch to Fleetwood.
Anyway, thanks for your excellent tutorials.

[marshall!]

I can't find the KHS assets?

[isterrett]

SpacialKatana Thank you! To confirm, the Google Maps overlay still works. It's a little bit tricky to get the API Key from Google as the interface is now a lot different, but I got there in the end! the method of entering the API key in Train Simulator is a little different too, but the option is still there and "Shift G" works in Route Builder. It's a learning curve but we have long winter evenings and gloomy days off work ahead!

[NoOne]

@isterrett Good luck, because I don't know if the Google maps thing still works as I showed it. It was many years ago, the rest, should be ok :)

[isterrett]

Thank you very much for these excellent tutorials which are easy to understand and in sensible bite size pieces. The tutorial about getting a Google Maps overlay to appear. I have a plan for the old LSWR in North Devon to Ilfracombe and now I can finally get started!

[AG59]

Thank you for this clear and very useful explanation!

[NoOne]

Been a while, try the mouse scroll wheel?

[76561198863931888]

how do you zoom out

[mathstrains19]

if you wish for a a train to be pathed via a point, but not stop, use the hand symbol to choose the point. If it is an AI train, you will also be able to select a speed it goes at. @colin