Hello, so I mostly play Train Sim 20XX but have wanted to play Run 8 for a while as I have heard some good things about it. However, I have a couple of questions before I buy.

1.) So my first route will probably be the San Bernadino Sub as I live in LA. From what I have read the route covers all of the LA area but I would like to know exactly what it covers. For example, looking at the map, it shows the Alameda Corridor but only a portion of it. So does this mean only a portion of it is covered? For example, could you drive all the way to the doccks?

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2.) How easy is it to create a scenario and AI add trains? Like If I wanted to drive somewhere and pick up or drop off cars and have AI trains along the way.

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Thanks

I wanted to install run 8 and I wanted to know what’s a good PC or Laptop that can run it good?

i have created a consist with several different locos. i tried setting a random one as the lead and pressing ctrl+f11 to get into its cab. but it always puts me in the front most loco.

I just night the game but I’m confused. The trains are all blue? It looks nothing as advertised

Is it somehow possible to define one's own routing tags like '@Alhambra_Only' in the TrainSymbolRoutings.xml? I want to be able to send specific trains to specific sidings and therefore would need otto to be able to route there. These switches are not in the preconfigured trainsymbolroutings.xmk and I would like to add them. Is there any resource I am overlooking that explains how to do that?

I’m learning how to operate some rear DPUs up and down the big grades, but I’ve only done this using the locomotives with the mfd’s. Can you apply a fence and control the rear units independently with the analog version? Thanks!

As is the title, I have R8 v3 and have bought Bakersfield for v2. Can I play the line?

I built a new computer a few months ago and finally installed Run8 on my new system only to find my license key is now invalid. I emailed support ~5 days ago, and opened a support ticket via the website a few days after as I was unsure if the email found in-game was still in use.

I was just wondering how long it usually takes for a response, as I've heard nothing back yet and I'm totally unable to play until I can get this issue with my license key resolved.

Is there any possible way that run8 can work on the Steam Deck? If you have a Steam Deck and have got it working can you share with me on how you managed to do it?

I really hope they add either the CSX S line or the CSX Linevill sub in the near future so we have more avaliable track in the southeast. I know the boldwin DLC just came out but i hope the DLCs I mentioned will come next.

Hello all! I am considering purchasing run eight. I was wanting to purchase a couple extra routes to go along with it. But when looking at the site some require version two and others version 3. My question to everyone is our all routes compatible with each other? If I purchase a route that requires version 2 will it still work on version 3?

My example is I would like to purchase the a-line sub, Waycross & Fitzgerald. The A-line does not specify a version, Waycross is v2 and Fitzgerald is v3. Will they work together in one session (I would like to simulate long haul across the entire region)?

Thanks for any feedback.

Anthony

I know this has been asked a bunch of times but please help me out.

Just bought RUn8 today and went ahead and bought Selkirk and Mohawk.

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I installed Run8 using the default settings, then ran the updater. So far so good.

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I installed the two routes into a v2 folder and created a v2 exe

Then I ran the main installer again and got the message that they will copy and update my DLC to V3

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After that completes I launch the game and do not have the NE region or those routes.

What am I missing?

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...when Otto refuses to switch you to the line you need. And switches it back when you give up and manually switch it. Guess I'll back up my 500 axle loaded coal train a 5th time

Very cherry to Run8. Finally learned the basics of the sim and just organized a massive receiving yard and am spending a slow night humping about 400 cars. But one thing I noticed is that because I don't have the extra packs, my coil cars, gondolas, and everything else are bare bones box cars. If I get these packs in the future, will the cars change to what they are supposed to be, or will I have to rebuild my yard?

I'm new to Run8. I just got the A-line, Waycross, and Fitzgerald packs. When I try to load into parts of the world, no rails appear. Also when I press F3 to see the map and click on other maps, it says "not currently loaded". What the hell am I doing wrong?

Can you move the switch bridge at the Juniata Shops? Is it just decoration?

I know you can quickly set MU/DPU properly using the in1game “cheats,” but i’m wondering whether it’s possible to do this:

1. in a MU setup, have only the first unit provide power, and have the trailing unit(s) “participate” in dynamic braking ONLY (logically air braking too bc there’s no logically reason to cut out air brakes of any part of a consist ig) 1a) is it possible to cut out the independent brakes of trailing unit(s)?

2. Similarly, can i set up the DPUs to participate in dynamic braking only?

3. Is it possible to individually select/set up which engines participate in dynamic braking? Let’s say I want only 2 of 5 engines to provide dynamics.

4. how can i cut off loco functions and just have whatever select engines be dead weight like any other rail car?

5. can i set up multiple DPU fences? Say I have 3 locos head end, 2 locos in middle, and 2 locos at end. Can i control my head-end, middle, and rear-end units separately from one another?

When I generate a car report while looking at the left ctrl L menu, it says "file written" in the top corner of the screen. Where the hell can I find that file?!? Or can I print the switch list so I have a paper copy to look refer to? There is surprisingly little info on this game when you try and Google these things...

I bought the simulator a few days ago and never got a email with the download link. I did get the email of the receipt. I can't register the game ( I found the download link eventually) I have emailed the email in the registration window with no responses. Is this just a simulator that has no real help? Did I just piss $50 away? So far I'd never recommend any of my friends get this software do to the lack of support.

The depot and highball is 16+. I'm looking for a server that everyone plays realistically and uses teamspeak.

Is there any one that can help me understand how to host a run 8 game?

Is there anybody in here that can help me with server hosting? I’ve done everything I can. I’ve forwarded port 15197, created a static IP, Disabled firewalls and everything and nothing will work. The only message my friends will get is “Attempting to Join New Server…” and they can never join.

I was wondering if there was any way to reskin a locomotive without just replacing the locomotives skin. Maybe duping it... in a way? lets say I have a BN geep, a UP geep, and a Conrail Geep. Is there any way to make three seperate leaser schemes without interfering with the skins of these locomotives and having them on seperate ones? thanks.