Run8 Guides
As a new user to Run8 I had tons of questions, and really wished there was a quickstart guide in the documentation folder - something to show me the basics in just a few minutes. That became a series of guides which are all linked below. I hope it helps you get up to speed quickly!
External Assistant for Run8
Release 14 now available
A free little systray program designed for use with Run8:
Config backup
Reference Materials
Vernometer reader
Chat and log viewer
Saved Train inspector
Run 8v3 - 15 minute Quick Start Guide
New to Run 8v3? Start here - a simple guide with lots of pictures to teach you the basics and get you moving on your first train ride, as well as navigating around the expansive world modeled in Run 8!
Suggested Keyboard Binds
Run 8v3 uses TONS of keys, some of which aren't that easy to remember, Try these suggestions, like F=Fly, G=Ground, and R=EngineeR view.
Run Run8v3 Dispatcher on a second Monitor
This guide gives basic steps to running a second copy of Run8 on your PC for use with External Dispatcher.
Note: There is now a separate program called Dispatcher.net which would be more useful than this tutorial for Running dispatch on a separate monitor. See the 3rd party tools section below.
Picture guide to installing V2 content purchased after the installation of V3
Having trouble installing your V2 content in V3? Check out this guide with screenshots.
(These are tools made by other Run8 community members, that every Run8 user should know about!)
External Consist Editor For Run8
This great little utility comes from TheDepotServer staff member Kyler!
This tool allows for advanced editing of consists
While Run8Guides didn't write this one, we didn't want people to miss it!.
You can find the actual download over on the DepotServer's website:
DISPATCHER.NET For Run8
An external dispatch program for Run8 V3 by community member Jonah A
Allows for running dispatch operations on multiple monitors.
Works with Single and Multi user.
While Run8Guides didn't write this one, we didn't want people to miss it!.
You can find the actual download over on the Dispatcher Dot Net website:
TrainList for Run8
This great little utility comes from community user Hawk7777!
This tool works off the external dispatcher interface from Run8 and displays data about trains in the environment.
While Run8Guides didn't write this one, we didn't want people to miss it!.
You can find the actual download on Hawk7777's github account:
Train Routing XML Editing tool
This great little utility comes from community member David Stretch!
This website lets you safely edit your TrainSymbolRoutings.xml file
This is handy if you use "Otto" for AI train routing and have a train symbol you want to customize the routing of.
Radio Chatter Box
This great little utility comes from community user Jonah A!
This little program plays background radio chatter and can really enhance the atmosphere when running trains!
While Run8Guides didn't write this one, we didn't want people to miss it!.
SoCal Schematic Map
A neat SVG map with nearly every location in SoCal listed.
This is an external site. Map made and hosted by RichUK.