What to do in Open Rails?

[bnsf_bear148]

I'm a new open rails player, who recently acquired the BNSF Seligman sub addon for Open Rails. I'm coming over from Run-8 as it has been my go-to rail sim for a while and I just wanted a break. Anyways, the biggest problem so far I've had with Open Rails is serving industry. In Run-8, my favorite activity was to serve locals. In Open Rails however, I haven't noticed anything in the manuals about industry, or even delivering rail cars. The closets thing I've found are activities, and I've had trouble locating information on the Activity mode. So, if anyone can answer my question on whether or not serving industries is possible, that would be great.

Thanks,
bnsf_bear148

[adreid]

Serving industries is one of my favourite activities. To "get started", I suggest you download and install the BNSF Scenic route. Then download and install open_rails_starter_tutorial_2.zip -- these activities will introduce you to shunting operations (i.e. serving industries).

Regards,
Dan Reid

[motormaster532]

There are a few things that you can do. The first is and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED is to install the TSRE Route and Activity Editors{Free!} and then you can program your own Custom Activities to do anything that strikes your fancy. Granted,it can be a steep learning curve so,as a stop-gap,you can quickly go to "Manual" in an Open Rails Activity with your Players consist and then you can switch whatever industry you want with the cars in the consist. When you finish switching it is important to go back to "Auto" once you get back on your "Players" train PATH. Learning TSRE will enable you to also place loose-consists in these places so that you can switch them out. It is important to know that there are VERY knowledgeable people here to help you with both Open Rails and TSRE. Dont be shy! Have Fun! Brian