How do I switch tracks in Open Rails?

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  • thescreecher
    Active Member
    • Oct 2023
    • 157
    • General

    #1

    How do I switch tracks in Open Rails?

    As you know, I am a beginner for open rails. Basically, I do not know where I can switch the tracks. Is there a track switcher window that can be enabled like in MSTS? Or do I have to do it a different way? Thanks!
  • eric
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    • Dec 2002
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    #2
    Keyboard commands should be the same.

    F8 for the switch position window, G to throw the switch ahead, Shift-G to throw the switch behind you.
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    • R. Steele
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      • Feb 2013
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      #3
      About time to start reading the Open Rails manual, just a little bit each day, or searching for an answer. Chip away at it...like we all do.
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      • rdayt
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        • Nov 2007
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        #4
        Ctrl-9 opens the dispatcher window. You'll find that handy.

        Randy

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        • John_P
          New Member
          • Jan 2019
          • 8

          #5
          I'm just a beginner, but I've learned that putting the mouse pointer in the center of the track between the points of your desired turnout, then hitting alt-left-click, will throw that turnout. But you have to get it in a view where you're close enough to be able to see what's going on.

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          • ebnertra000
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            • Jun 2013
            • 1778
            • Minnesota

            #6
            Originally posted by John_P
            I'm just a beginner, but I've learned that putting the mouse pointer in the center of the track between the points of your desired turnout, then hitting alt-left-click, will throw that turnout. But you have to get it in a view where you're close enough to be able to see what's going on.
            That's another method that works. I've had pretty good luck with it, even from a couple hundred meters away

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