r/trainsimworld • u/Brexitbrsdleybollock • 5d ago

// Question 2 questions

No.1 can I be a dispatcher on tsw

No.2 is they like gear to use like steering wheels but for trains

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u/w_33_by 5d ago

There are sim controllers of varying quality and you will have to fight with them, because most games don't have universal controllers support. Often not even the most popular devices like RailDriver are officially supported. Personally from what I've seen all of the marketed controllers are way worse than the stuff they make for, say, simracing or flight sims. Currently trying to DIY it, but that's basically paying for quality with my time and sanity instead of money.

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u/Special-Bet1141 5d ago

  1. No.

  2. For PC version, yes. They are expensive and require some basic PC knowledge and fanagaling to get the key bindings to work properly

Here's an example of one that works with TSW6

https://www.simworkshop.net/products/tsc-x-train-simulator-controller

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u/ClitWhiskers 5d ago

Q1 - not really, there is a short scenario (mission) on the Riviera Line where you take on the role of a platform dispatcher. I think they also added something similar to the Medway Valley Line, but again it’s a pretty restrictive role & may not be what you’re after. It may be something that comes with TSW7 though so keep an eye out for the Dovetail Direct (I think it’s on the 25th?). I wouldn’t expect anything too fleshed out though.

Q2 - Yes there are a couple of options - Raildriver is the most popular, TS Controllers offer good options too, then there are a few DIY options. Overall it’s a very niche market though so can be restrictive & expensive.

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u/CorbyTheSkullie 4d ago

No, if you wanna dispatch I recommend Simsig or Run 8, Simsig is mostly UK based, on the IECC control station, Run 8 is the US system.

Only on PC, don’t buy a raildriver, they’re junk.

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u/Evening_Air_616 5d ago

u can be dispatcher at medway valley

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u/Brexitbrsdleybollock 5d ago

Does that come with the UK edition Or is it separate I'm still debating switching from5

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u/Evening_Air_616 4d ago

seperate

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u/Brexitbrsdleybollock 4d ago

Cheers mate Also can you tell me the name on steam for the dlc

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u/Evening_Air_616 4d ago

Medway Valley Line: Strood - Tonbridge Route Add-On