Desktop Train Cab Controller

Drive your train with realistic throttle, brake, reverser, and switch controls, plus 34 programmable buttons. RailDriver® Desktop Train Cab Controller — feel like you're driving a train, not a computer.

The RailDriver® Desktop Train Cab Controller includes prototypical levers and controls for the ultimate interface to computer-based railroading. An internal bass speaker supplements your existing sound system and adds realistic vibration to the controls.

NOTE: Please contact us or place a request in the shipping notes if you prefer a plain white box for a gift order.

Horn & Cab Buttons A three-digit LED speedometer, horn or whistle lever, and eight programmable cab buttons. Throttle and Reverser Features a gated dynamic brake, and a

continuous reverser with

three positive stops Brake Levers Independent and automatic brakes and three-position rotary switches

for lights and wipers. Programmable Keys A zoom rocker switch, four-way pan pad, and twenty-eight programmable buttons for simulation commands.

RailDriver ® Compatibility

RailDriver®

Compatibility XP (32) Vista (32) Vista (64) Windows 7 (32/64) Windows 8/8.1 (32/64) Windows 10 (32/64) Train Simulator 2020 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Trainz RailRoad Simulator 2019 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Trainz A New Era Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Trainz 2009 / 2010 / 12 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Run8* Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes My First Trainz Set Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Trainz Railwayz / 2006 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Trainz Classics Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Trainz 2004 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes World of Subways 2 & 3* Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes TrainMaster 4.3 Yes -- -- Yes Yes Yes MSTS* Yes ** * * ** ** ** Open Rails* Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes *MSTS is not suppported after XP. Open Rails installations will allow users to use MSTS assests on modern operating systems. *World of Subways 2 and 3, and Run8 do not require additional software from us. They provide native support. *RailDriver Instructions for Open Rails

Links

Tutorials — Instructions and Tips

Support — FAQ and Contact Information

Reviews — Unsolicited Testimonials and Reviews

rd.legends.doc (208.0 KB) — RailDriver Key Legends

Specifications

Requires a USB connection (USB HID device)

Currently unsupported on Mac operating systems

Control Unit Dimensions and Weight

13.5" x 7.0" x 4.0" (34cm x 18cm x 10cm)

5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)

Shipping Dimensions and Weight

19.0" x 9.0" x 7.5" (48cm x 24cm x 19cm)

9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)

Product Manual

Software Features

The RailDriver software driver lets you edit the functions of all levers, switches, and keys on the Desktop Train Cab Controller to create a custom operating panel for your favorite cab. In addition, our Software Development Kit (SDK) gives programmers the ability to use the Desktop Train Cab Controller to support other games. See our Technical Downloads page for more information.

Reviews

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