Discover > Version 1.6

New in Open Rails 1.6 (since 1.5)

A summary of the new and improved features can be found below.

Important bugs have been fixed in this release. Please keep reporting bugs and suggesting new features so Open Rails can continue to improve.

What's been added

• auto-save option
• standalone multi-player server
• train info tab for F1
• train forces pop-up
• standalone multi-player server
• timetable has auto-pilot and switch player train options
• detailed map which tracks player train
• self-installing content
• new rolling stock lighting controls, including horn-activated flashing lights
• partial turntables
• cab controls operated remotely from a tablet or control desk
• animations for cab windows
• options to configure RailDriver
• more accurate wheelslip using Polach adhesion
• duplex and booster steam engines (e.g. T1 class)
• cloud-free skies
• sounds conditional on season, weather and time of day
• more air and dynamic brake options for locos
• mouse control for scripted brake controllers

What's been improved

• sky, sunrise and sunset appearance
• auto-pilot extended to timetables
• wheelslip, exhaust and steam
• layout of map window
• F9 menu for controlling cars and brakes
• controls for electric locos
• air brake features for both European and American brake systems
• accurate friction simulation for 4 types of brake shoes
• superelevation system rewritten to be smoother and more configurable

Other changes

• distracting “z-fighting” has been minimised
• inactive windows are indicated when several windows are open
• jerky motion in heavily-signalled areas minimised

Contributors to this release

• albertosaurio65
• cesarBLG
• cjakeman
• Csantucci
• deringenieur71
• DR-Aeronautics
• Fred-si
• Hirek193
• Looky1173
• mbm-OR
• peternewell
• Prabs09
• pzgulyas
• Roeterdink
• rwf-rr
• Sharpe49
• SteelFill
• strawberryfield
• sweiland-openrails
• twpol
• Weter-ORTS

Detailed changelog

A full list of changes is available.

Changes in previous version