Help:Getting Started

Getting Started with TRS19

Downloading TRS19

After ordering from store.trainzportal.com, your TRS19 digital download will be available to download from your MyTrainz account using either the online installer or offline installer.

Steam and Mac Appstore users will install through the normal store mechanisms.

For information and help on downloading the full version of TRS19 click here: Help:Downloading

Installing TRS19

The initial installation includes the Kickstarter County route, a small Demo route, and the Tutorials (found under "Learn to Drive").

The additional built-in routes are made available as free Downloadable Content (DLC) that appears in the "Asset Download" window when you start Trainz.

For information and help on installing TRS19 click here: Help:Installation

Installing TANE Content and DLC into TRS19

All the TANE built-in, Deluxe and Platinum content, as well as your TMR2017 routes and TANE DLC items can all be downloaded in-game.

Just log in to TRS19, and download the assets that appear in the Asset Download window. For more help, please check In-game Downloading.

You cannot install Built-in or DLC content (e.g. From TS12, TANE etc) using Content Manager or manually copying files. You must download the new packages for TRS19 using the in-game Asset Download window.

Installing Locally Modified Content into TRS19

All your files downloaded from the Trainz DLS, from 3rd party sites or created by you in Trainz can be imported into TRS19. For guidance with this process, please check Importing Content.

You must not set TRS19 to use the LocalData folder for Trainz: A New Era or any other version of Trainz. Doing so can cause Trainz to become unstable, or cease to function correctly, and may damage any content in the LocalData folder.

Updating From TRS19 Early Access

If you have the TRS19 Early Access edition, then you will be able to update Trainz using the Patch Installer in Trainz.

This should automatically appear when you start Trainz. If it does not, then follow these steps:

Double Click on the TRS19 icon on your desktop
Click on Trainz Settings on the launcher screen
Click on the Install tab
Click on 'Check for Trainz Updates'
Follow the prompts to install the update

Note, depending on the version you currently have installed, you may need to install several updates.

Configuring your Installation

TRS19 has a wide range of graphical options, so for the best possible epxerience, it is important to tune your settings to match you hardware.

Please check this configuration page for more help

What's new in TRS19

TRS19 introduces many new features or changes to Trainz. Many of the new menus and features can be found on the TRS19 Home Page

Edit Trains in Driver

The 'Edit Trains' tool (aka the Trains Tab) has now been moved, and is found in the Driver Tools Menu.

Window Menu

The "Window Menu" holds links to open the various pop-up windows wuch as session instructions, environment settings etc.

Help Menu

For ingame assistnace, click on the ? icon.

Changing the Driver Mode

To cycle between Simple (DCC) mode, Realistic (Cab) Mode, and AI (Driver Command) mode, click the three small circles on the bottom right.

TIP: Click the Driver Underlay button to add a black background to the Driver UI.

Track Profile

Click on the Gear icon to toggle various track profile settings on and off. The profile also shows mile posts and gradients.

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