Railroader
Steam News 22 February 20251y ago

Experimental: Railroader 2024.6.10

As with 2024.6.9, focusing on refinements with the goal of this being our last release before 2024.6 is posted on the default branch! Adjusted Auto Engineer to make hard couples less likely. (RR-750) Adjusted Auto Engin…

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  • Maps
  • Fixes
  • Store
  • UI and audio
changedAdjusted Auto Engineer to make hard couples less likely. (RR-750)
changedAdjusted Auto Engineer Waypoint Mode to take current train direction into account when planning its route. (RR-763)
fixedFixed Auto Engineer Waypoint Mode slowing in advance of CTC switches when there was a non-CTC controlled switch beyond it, even when that switch was lined for its route. (RR-764)
fixedWaypoint selection is now cancelled when selecting another engine or changing the control mode. Fixed clicking on window setting the waypoint 'through' the window. (RR-595)
changedChanged locomotive and tender brake cylinder pressure for a train brake application to match the 2.5X factor of standard cars. Additionally, locomotive brake cylinders will hold pressure applied via train brake until train brake is released. (RR-762)
changedOverhead ("2") camera now restores its orientation after moving to stay above ground, such as when following a train through a tunnel.

As with 2024.6.9, focusing on refinements with the goal of this being our last release before 2024.6 is posted on the default branch!

  • Adjusted Auto Engineer to make hard couples less likely. (RR-750)

  • Adjusted Auto Engineer Waypoint Mode to take current train direction into account when planning its route. (RR-763)

  • Fixed Auto Engineer Waypoint Mode slowing in advance of CTC switches when there was a non-CTC controlled switch beyond it, even when that switch was lined for its route. (RR-764)

  • Waypoint selection is now cancelled when selecting another engine or changing the control mode. Fixed clicking on window setting the waypoint 'through' the window. (RR-595)

  • Changed locomotive and tender brake cylinder pressure for a train brake application to match the 2.5X factor of standard cars. Additionally, locomotive brake cylinders will hold pressure applied via train brake until train brake is released. (RR-762)

  • Overhead ("2") camera now restores its orientation after moving to stay above ground, such as when following a train through a tunnel.

  • Added "Jump to Waypoint" item to gear menu in HUD controls. "Simplified Controls" toggle now only appears for engines in Manual control mode.

  • Made waypoint overlay arrows gently emissive (more visible at night).

  • Fixed waypoint overlay showing incorrect final waypoint arrow in some cases.

  • Fixed leaks from audio clips from engines; would occur when engines are unloaded and then reloaded.

  • Fixed unstable Sort by Destination order in switch list panel; added Sort by Location. (RR-676)

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Steam News / 22 February 2025

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