| Action | Key | Alternate Key | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Reverser | W | S | | Throttle | A | D | | Independent Brake | ' | ; | | Dynamic Brake | , | - | | Cruise Control | K | | | Wipers | V | | | Sander | X | | | Bell | B | | | Pantograph Selection | I | Shift+I | | Destination Controls | F7 | F8 | | Cab Light | L | | | Dimmer | I | | | Ground Lights | F | Shift+F |
| System | Key(s) | Function | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Space | Sound the horn, a key for communication (also a 'big key' for easy access) | | Headlights | H / Shift+H | Increase (H) / Decrease (Shift+H) headlight brightness | | Wipers | V | Activate the train's windshield wipers | | Pantograph (Electric) | P | Raise or lower the pantograph | | Bell | B | Ring the train's bell | | Instrument Lights | K | Turn on cabin instrument illumination | | Safety Systems | Various | System-specific (PZB, SIFA) enable with key combinations like Ctrl+Enter or Shift+NumpadEnter | | Alerter (Vigilance) | Q | Acknowledge the vigilance system to prevent an emergency brake application | train simulator classic keyboard controls
Many veteran players remap the brakes to [ and ] (bracket keys) because they are directly above the throttle ( A/D ) on the keyboard, allowing one-handed operation. | Action | Key | Alternate Key |
: Reverser (Forward / Reverse). This determines your direction of travel. A / D : Throttle. Increases or decreases engine power. Braking Systems A / D : Throttle