System requirements
The kit you'll need to for the RailWorks3 Train Simulator 2012 experience
* Supported chipsets: NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 or greater; ATI Radeon 9500 Pro or greater. Laptop versions of these chipsets may work but are not supported. Updates to your video and sound card drivers may be required.
The kit you'll need to for the RailWorks3 Train Simulator 2012 experience
Operating system
Processor
Memory
Graphics
DirectX®
Hard Drive
Sound
Optical drive
Misc
Processor
Memory
Graphics
DirectX®
Hard Drive
Sound
Optical drive
Misc
Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7
2.8GHz or faster
2.0GB RAM
256MB with Pixel Shader 3.0* (AGP PCIe only)
Version 9.0c (included)
6GB of free space
DirectX® 9.0c compatible
DVD Compatible Disk Reader
Internet connection required for activation and updates from Steam
2.8GHz or faster
2.0GB RAM
256MB with Pixel Shader 3.0* (AGP PCIe only)
Version 9.0c (included)
6GB of free space
DirectX® 9.0c compatible
DVD Compatible Disk Reader
Internet connection required for activation and updates from Steam
* Supported chipsets: NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 or greater; ATI Radeon 9500 Pro or greater. Laptop versions of these chipsets may work but are not supported. Updates to your video and sound card drivers may be required.
Manuals downloads
Download PDF versions of our manuals
Driver manual
5 megabytes
Detailed instructions on menus and controls, tips on more advanced driving techniques, and explanations of the routes, scenarios, and rolling stock.
Keyboard and Signal Guide
770 kilobytes
A detailed diagramatic overview of keyboard controls and a guide to the signalling that appears in RailWorks2 Train Simulator.
Quickstart Guide
1.5 megabytes
It takes some practice to master all the techniques in RailWorks2 Train Simulator. However, with these simple instructions you can start driving straight away.
Download PDF versions of our manuals
5 megabytes
Detailed instructions on menus and controls, tips on more advanced driving techniques, and explanations of the routes, scenarios, and rolling stock.
770 kilobytes
A detailed diagramatic overview of keyboard controls and a guide to the signalling that appears in RailWorks2 Train Simulator.
1.5 megabytes
It takes some practice to master all the techniques in RailWorks2 Train Simulator. However, with these simple instructions you can start driving straight away.
Tutorial movies
Guiding you through the creation and editing of routes and environments
We have created a series of short tutorial videos that aim to get you up to speed with the features of the Rail Simulator. Please click here to see a full index of tutorials available.
Guiding you through the creation and editing of routes and environments
We have created a series of short tutorial videos that aim to get you up to speed with the features of the Rail Simulator. Please click here to see a full index of tutorials available.
RailWorks Art Plugins
Working with Rail Simulator addons
These plugins are required in order to make custom content using Autodesk 3D Studio Max and Adobe Photoshop. Supported 3D Studio Max versions include: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 2008, 2009, 2010. Photoshop plugins are compatible from Version 6 onwards.
Please click here to download the plugins.
For details on using 3D Canvas to create content for RailWorks, please click here for the Amabilis Official Website.
Pleae click here to download a standalone application for converting images to ACE format.
Working with Rail Simulator addons
These plugins are required in order to make custom content using Autodesk 3D Studio Max and Adobe Photoshop. Supported 3D Studio Max versions include: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 2008, 2009, 2010. Photoshop plugins are compatible from Version 6 onwards.
Please click here to download the plugins.
For details on using 3D Canvas to create content for RailWorks, please click here for the Amabilis Official Website.
Pleae click here to download a standalone application for converting images to ACE format.
RSDev Tools
Documentation for developers
Please click here to download the RSDevDocs exe file (20 megabytes).
Documentation for developers
Please click here to download the RSDevDocs exe file (20 megabytes).
Official FAQ
Everything, from beginners to experts
From beginner to expert, general to technical, the official RailWorks3 Train Simulator 2012 FAQ provides support for all. For any queries about RailWorks3 Train Simulator 2012, it is recommended that users first consult the FAQ.
The Official RailWorks3 Train Simulator 2012 FAQ can be found as part of the Developer Wiki. Please click here to visit the Wiki or enter your query in the box, below, then click search.
For any issues not covered by the FAQ, please email support@railsimulator.com.
Everything, from beginners to experts
From beginner to expert, general to technical, the official RailWorks3 Train Simulator 2012 FAQ provides support for all. For any queries about RailWorks3 Train Simulator 2012, it is recommended that users first consult the FAQ.
The Official RailWorks3 Train Simulator 2012 FAQ can be found as part of the Developer Wiki. Please click here to visit the Wiki or enter your query in the box, below, then click search.
For any issues not covered by the FAQ, please email support@railsimulator.com.
Steam offline mode
Using RailWorks3 Train Simulator 2012 without a connection
While an internet connection is required to activate and download updates to RailWorks3 Train Simulator 2012, it is not required all the time. To activate this mode, please click here for the Steam Support Page.
Using RailWorks3 Train Simulator 2012 without a connection
While an internet connection is required to activate and download updates to RailWorks3 Train Simulator 2012, it is not required all the time. To activate this mode, please click here for the Steam Support Page.
Backwards Compatibility
Working with Rail Simulator addons
The RailWorks3 Train Simulator 2012 Package Manager provides an Install Legacy Rail Simulator Addon facility which allows for the installation of purchased and protected Rail Simulator addons (DVD and Downloaded). To install a Rail Simulator Addon, click the Install Legacy Rail Simulator Addon button found in the RailWorks3 Train Simulator 2012 Package Manager and follow the onscreen instructions.
Working with Rail Simulator addons
The RailWorks3 Train Simulator 2012 Package Manager provides an Install Legacy Rail Simulator Addon facility which allows for the installation of purchased and protected Rail Simulator addons (DVD and Downloaded). To install a Rail Simulator Addon, click the Install Legacy Rail Simulator Addon button found in the RailWorks3 Train Simulator 2012 Package Manager and follow the onscreen instructions.
Developers
Organisations developing for RailWorks3 Train Simulator 2012
Please note that Railsimulator.com is not responsible for the content of external websites.
3DTrains
All Aboard!
Amabilis
Armstrong Powerhouse
British Columbia Locomotive Works
Digital Traction
German Railroads
IronHorseHouse
Just Trains
Oovee.co.uk
RailDriver
Railwaves
RS models by news
Zugware
Organisations developing for RailWorks3 Train Simulator 2012
Please note that Railsimulator.com is not responsible for the content of external websites.
3DTrains
All Aboard!
Amabilis
Armstrong Powerhouse
British Columbia Locomotive Works
Digital Traction
German Railroads
IronHorseHouse
Just Trains
Oovee.co.uk
RailDriver
Railwaves
RS models by news
Zugware
Affiliates
RailWorks3 Train Simulator 2012 affiliates worldwide
Please note that Railsimulator.com is not responsible for the content of external websites.
Ageia
Creative
Deltic Preservation Society
Deutsche Bahn
Electronic Arts UK
Electronic Arts USA
Electronic Arts Germany
First Great Western
Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Matrox Graphics Hardware
National Railway Museum at Shildon
Union Pacific Railroads
RailWorks3 Train Simulator 2012 affiliates worldwide
Please note that Railsimulator.com is not responsible for the content of external websites.
Ageia
Creative
Deltic Preservation Society
Deutsche Bahn
Electronic Arts UK
Electronic Arts USA
Electronic Arts Germany
First Great Western
Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Matrox Graphics Hardware
National Railway Museum at Shildon
Union Pacific Railroads
