Train Sim World Settings Explained

In some situations, whilst driving a train, a switch that

has been set to an incorrect position to enable safe

passage can cause a train to derail. The Off option will

mean that the train will react as it would in reality and

derail. The On option will allow the train to continue

unaffected by the switch position.

Displays a colored indication and marker in the 3D

world that depicts where you should bring your train to a

stop.

Displays an indication and marker in the 3D world at the

exact location of a changing speed limit.

Displays an indication and marker in the 3D world at the

exact location of the next signal providing a simplified

representation of signal aspect (Green, Yellow, Red) and

the distance to that marker.

Displays an indication in the upper right corner of the

screen a simplified representation of signal aspect

(Green, Yellow, Red) and the distance to that signal.

Displays an indication in the upper right corner of the

screen that depicts the distance to the next change of

speed limit as well as the limit that applies from that

location.

Displays an indication in the upper right corner of the

screen the distance to the next signal.

Changes the units of measure for speed limits and

distances displayed on the HUD from miles per hour

(imperial) to kilometres per hour (metric) (1 km = 0.622

miles) and yards to metres (1 metre = 1.094 yards).

Changes the units of measure for Imperial mass when operating a train (i.e. 1 Imperial Ton = 1.12 US Ton = 2240 Pounds)

Changes the units of measure for temperature as

displayed on the Timetable selection modes and

scenarios.

Changes the units of measure for gradients when operating a train (i.e. 1:10 or 10%).

Sets the overall volume level of all the audio output.

Enables or disables whether the audio can still be heard

if the Train Sim World window loses focus (i.e. you click

on another window currently open in the background).

Allows the player to specify which type of window the game display occupies. FullScreen means the game

operates in exclusive full screen mode and occupies the area determined by the screen resolution setting.

Windowed mode means the game operates in a window and can be of variable size as defined by the screen

resolution setting and includes a window title bar and border. Windowed FullScreen, often referred to as Borderless Window mode, means the game operates in a full screen window where the standard window borders are invisible. For this mode, the screen resolution is set by Windows and cannot be set independently.

Defines the quality level of the population and detail of in-game vegetation and trees.

V-Sync (Vertical Sync) synchronizes the output of each frame with the refresh rate of your display to eliminate screen tearing.

Adjusts the internal resolution of the game and then scales the image to your display.