: For highly technical help with specific locomotives or "modding," check the Compendium of TSC Guides on Steam. Train Simulator 2014 - ChrisTrains

: If the game crashes or assets go missing, right-click the game in Steam, go to Properties > Installed Files , and select Verify integrity of game files .

: If you are new, start with the Academy scenarios. These provide step-by-step instructions on basic controls, signaling, and braking.

: For those interested in the Build mode, you can toggle a Google Maps overlay to help you place tracks and scenery accurately over real-world locations.

: You can download thousands of free, community-made scenarios and routes directly through the Steam Workshop. Optimization Tips

: This mode allows you to pick any locomotive you own, choose a route, and set the weather and time of day for a custom, stress-free run.