You're probably here for the Run8 Primer that I created. Please click the link button below to view the PDF, or read on for more information!
Current release and size- 3-28-25, 15.8MB
I encourage reading Jack's 15 Minute Quick Start Guide first, if you haven't already.
I created the Run8 Primer to help players new to Run8 and/or prototypical railroading orient themselves with the sim.
I was bothered that there wasn't a single document that could be shown to someone to teach them how to use the Run8 simulator in-depth. Now there is!
Topics covered include controls, menus, train types and symbols, signals and switches, and more, with visuals assisting where appropriate.
While there are many good resources available covering individual topics, there are gaps between them. If you see or hear a term you don't know, you should be able to "ctrl+F" in the Run8 Primer and find basic information on it. I have also included links to some of those other resources throughout the document that go more in-depth on some topics.
After studying this document, and getting to grips with driving trains in Run8, you should be able to pass a checkride and join Run8 servers that expect you to know what you're doing.
If you have feedback, please message me on Discord or the Depot forums! Corrections are appreciated, I do not have "real world" railroading experience.
Thank you to everyone who has taught me the knowledge I'm passing on in writing! I would not have done this if not for the love of the community.
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