NO Manual!!!

[akmatov]

Without a manual this is like some sort of chinese puzzle. I know the developer has written that a manual would be 'too tedious', but that is another way of saying too lazy and disrespectful toward the customers whose money he has taken. Game looks very possible and I'd really like to play, but lack the zen-like patience to move leavers and push buttons and watch to see what happens, kinda like a train version of the now pre-historic Myst game. I've had the game too long to refund it so, fooled me and got my money.

[James]

I assure you the developer of this game is far from lazy and is certainly not doing this to get rich. You pay 13 quid, and that’s it - you get the lot, all the routes, all the trains, and all updates are free. It’s ridiculously good value.

There are very good help features in game - which most people prefer to a manual these days - but also a friendly community here who will help you with anything you ask about (including the developer stepping in to give advice on lots of things).

Let us know what you’re struggling with, and we’ll do what we can to help. It’s a great game, and worth the time getting into it.

[Lapioware]

It's true that the game may be difficult to grasp for someone who doesn't have much prior knowledge of trains (old British railways specifically). I'm planning to add more learning material in the next major (gameplay) update and organise things better.

In the mean time I suggest checking the video tutorial thread for information on how to operate the trains and read signals. The videos themselves are interesting bits of history.

In the game I suggest starting with simple controls and other helpers enabled, then moving on to full controls and disabling helpers one by one once you feel you've got the hang of things.

If English is not your native language I also recommend checking if there's a translation for your language in the Steam Workshop.

[OwainGlyndwr]

Good god akmatov, how to win friends and influence people..........NOT.