RailDriver

RailDriver
TypeGame controller
Game typeTrain simulator
Supported games
  • Trainz Railroad Simulator 2022
  • Train Simulator Classic
  • Train Sim World 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6
  • Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019
  • Diesel Railcar Simulator
  • Trainz: A New Era
  • Trainz 2009 / 2010 / 12
  • Run8
  • My First Trainz Set
  • Trainz Railwayz / 2006
  • Trainz Classics
  • Trainz 2004
  • World of Subways 2 & 3
  • TrainMaster 4.3
  • Microsoft Train Simulator
  • Open Rails
OSWindows 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11
ConnectionUSB (2.0/3.0)
Size34cm × 18cm × 10cm
Weight4.3 kg
ControlsThrottle, reverser, brake, horn, 34 programmable buttons
Other featuresSpeedometer, speakers
Price
  • $219.95 (USD)
  • £229.99 (UK and Scandinavia)
  • €219.99 (Europe)
  • $279.99 (CAD)
  • $449.95 (AUS with TS 2019)
Release date2003 (initial release)
ManufacturerP.I. Engineering, Williamston, Michigan
Websitewww.raildriver.com

RailDriver is a desktop cab controller for train simulation software made by P.I. Engineering. It replaces keyboard and mouse operation as far as possible to provide a more realistic train driving experience.[1][2] It is designed to be compatible with Microsoft Train Simulator.[3] N3V's Trainz, BVE Trainsim and World of Subways[4] also support RailDriver. As of December 2020, Dovetail Games' Train Sim World 2 added an open beta for Raildriver on PC. Other software may be controlled using downloadable resources.[5]

Controls

RailDriver includes the basic throttle, reverser, and brake levers as separate control handles that mimic generic operation of real locomotive controls. Frequently used switches for lights, sand, bell, and whistle are also included, with programmable switches for other frequently used functions. For operations such as camera movement the RailDriver has a four-way pan pad with zoom rocker switches.[6]

Compatibility

Microsoft Train Simulator does not come with an application programming interface included. Therefore, RailDriver uses alternative methods to communicate with the software. It reads settings directly from the heads-up display on the screen, which therefore must be in view at all times when using the hardware. To operate RailDriver with Train Simulator it is necessary to run additional software supplied with the product.[5]

Kuju Rail Simulator announced in August 2008 that they would make their product compatible with RailDriver.[7]

Zusi 3 provides full compatibility with Raildriver.[8]

A downloadable software development kit[5] enables users to integrate other applications with RailDriver, or even use it to control model railways.[9]

References

  1. ^ "Model Railroader Magazine - P.I. Engineering RailDriver cab control makes computer railroad simulators more realistic". www.trains.com. Retrieved 2009-01-24.[dead link]
  2. ^ "AVSIM Commercial Rail Sim/Utility Review". www.avsim.com. Archived from the original on 2009-03-27. Retrieved 2009-01-24.
  3. ^ "TrainMaster". www.trainmaster.com. Retrieved 2009-01-24.
  4. ^ "TechEBlog » Top 10 Strangest Game Controllers". www.techeblog.com. Retrieved 2009-01-24.
  5. ^ a b c "RailDriver: Technical Downloads". www.raildriver.com. Retrieved 2009-01-24.
  6. ^ "TR Forums • View topic - TrainSim Fans: RailDriver Desktop Train Cab Controller". techreport.com. Retrieved 2009-01-24.
  7. ^ "Kuju Announces Rail Sim Peripheral Deal News - TotalVideoGames.com". www.totalvideogames.com. Archived from the original on 2011-09-28. Retrieved 2009-01-24.
  8. ^ "Zusi and RailDriver". www.zusi.de. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
  9. ^ "Microsoft Train Simulator - Articles - The Raildriver: Hardware for Train Simulator". www.microsoft.com. Retrieved 2009-01-24.

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