I'm trying to create an activity in Open Rails but all the tutorials online are done by people whose English is terrible! I can hardly understand what they are saying! Aren't there any tutorials showing how to create activities in Open Rails from someone other than from India?
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Hi...
Does this help?
Open Rails / TSRE Activity Creation Tutorial
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Step 1: Prepare Consists
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- Use the Consist Editor to build all train sets you’ll need.
- Save each consist with clear names (e.g., PlayerFreight.con, AIExpress.con).
Step 2: Prepare Paths
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- In Track Viewer, lay out paths for each service (player and AI).
- Save paths with descriptive names (e.g., PlayerMainline.pat, AI_Siding.pat).
Step 3: Create the Player Service
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1. Open TSRE Activity Editor.
2. Create a new activity (File > New Activity).
3. Add a Player Service:
- Assign the player consist.
- Select the player path.
- Set start time and starting location.
- Define performance parameters (speed limits, timetable if needed).
Step 4: Add AI Services
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1. Add additional services for AI trains.
2. Assign each AI service a consist and path.
3. Set start times so they interact with the player train.
4. Adjust priorities (express vs. local) to control dispatcher behavior.
Step 5: Define Events & Instructions
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- Add station stops or pickup/drop-off events for the player service.
- Use instructions like "wait for 2 minutes" or "pickup cars."
- Test timing so AI trains cross paths realistically.
Step 6: Create a Traffic File
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Traffic files (.trf) define background traffic patterns for your activity.
Here’s how to build one in TSRE:
1. In TSRE, open the Activity Editor and select "Traffic."
2. Create a new traffic file (File > New Traffic).
3. Add AI services into the traffic file:
- Each service requires a consist, path, and start time.
- You can reuse paths and consists already created.
4. Configure service details:
- Priority: Determines dispatcher handling (express, passenger, freight).
- Start time: Controls when the AI train enters the activity.
- Repeat interval: Optional, for recurring services.
5. Save the traffic file with a clear name (e.g., LocalTraffic.trf).
6. Link the traffic file to your activity:
- In the Activity Editor, assign the traffic file to the activity.
- This ensures AI trains spawn according to the traffic file.
Step 7: Test & Refine
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- Run the activity in Open Rails.
- Watch for conflicts (AI collisions, missed meets).
- Adjust start times, paths, or priorities in TSRE until it flows smoothly.
Quick Checklist
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[ ] Build consists in Consist Editor
[ ] Create paths in Track Viewer
[ ] Create player service in TSRE
[ ] Add AI services in TSRE
[ ] Define events & instructions
[ ] Build traffic file (.trf) in TSRE
[ ] Link traffic file to activity
[ ] Test in Open Rails
NOTE: Any time you edit the Traffic File - reselect the Traffic File in the top menu - before saving - it's a quirk.
Regards,
Scott
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Thanks Scott! I'll give it a try!Comment
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