This page lists all the keys and their functions. You CAN'T define the key's function. Keys markes as Num... are keys on the numeric keypad (on the side). Remember to turn on the NumLock. Using the 3 key will not replace the Num 3 key! Same goes for the rest of the Num... keys. If you have a laptop without a numberpad / numeric keyboard, try to use Fn key + the desired key.

Key (s) Function Note / Comment
Shift + j Connect the Batteries -
j Disconnect the Batteries -
Shift + o Raise the rear Pantograph Only on electric vehicles
o Lower the rear Pantograph Only on electric vehicles
Shift + p Raise the front Pantograph Only on electric vehicles
p Lower the front Pantograph Only on electric vehicles
Shift + m Connect the Main Circuit Breaker You need to hold both keys for a couple of seconds
m Disconnect the Main Circuit Breaker -
Shift + x Turn on the Transformer -
x Turn off the Transformer -
Shift + c Turn on the Main Air Compressor -
c Turn off the Main Air Compressor -
d Turn the Reverser one position forward Originally it's in neutral position
r Turn the Reverser one position back / rearward Originally it's in neutral position
Key (s) Function Note / Comment
Operating the Train Brake valve (FV4a type)
Num . Quick Release The popular "wave" :)
Num 4 Running postition Neutral position, used while driving
Num 3 Move the train brake handle down Increasing the braking power, the longer the key is pressed, the bigger the braking force.
Num 9 Move the train brake handle up Decreses the braking force, the longer the key is pressed, the smaller the braking force.
Num 2 First Level braking Equivalent to a half second press of [Num 3] from the running position
Num 5 Service braking Equivalent to two second press of [Num 3] from the running position
Num 8 Full Service braking Equivalent to two-and-a-half second hold of [Num 3] from the running position (hamowanie uzupełniające)
Num 0 Emergency Brake position Use , to stop the train in emergencies.
3 × Num 9 from the "Quick Release" position or Ctrl + Num 5 Valve Cut-Out position Set the brake valve to the cut-out when changing cabs, before we press [Home] (or [End]) and when we drive the banking loco (scenario "moczniki_popych"). Certain valves have the "Cut-off" in a different position (Knorr, Oerlikon EP)
Num 6 Loco (only) brake release Releases the independant brake, or returns the power to the Train Brake valve.
Num 1 Move the Independant brake lever down. Increases the braking force, in the loco brake. In the EMUs, it operates the hand brake.
Increases the elecrodynamic braking power in the vehicles with a power inverter
Num 7 Move the Independant brake lever up. Decrease the braking force in the loco brake. In the EMUs, it operates the hand brake.
Decreases the elecrodynamic braking power in the vehicles with a power inverter
Ctrl + Num 3/Num 9 Sett the Running pressure through the pressure regulator Can regulate the pressure on the Running position.
Ctrl + Num 1 Apply the Handbrake To use; hold both keys for a moment
Ctrl + Num 7 Release the Handbrake To use; hold both keys for a moment (If handbrake was applied)
Key (s) Function Note / Comment
Shift + b Set the brake to Passanger Mode (P) Applies ONLY to locomotives. Doesn't apply to MU. Passanger Mode (P) is the default setting. Used when hauling passanger trains
Ctrl + b Set the brake to Rapid Mode (R) Applies ONLY to locomotives. Doesn't apply to MU. Used when hauling trains at high speed
b Set the brake to Freight Mode (G) Applies ONLY to locomotives. Doesn't apply to MU. Used when hauling freight trains
Shift + f High Current Range limit for starting off on the electric locos Allows for increased current limit when starting-up. Roughly 700-800A
f Normal Current Range limit for starting off on the electric locos Roughly 600A
Shift + l EMU: Turn on the second unit's active brake indicator Initially off. Works in the ED72. In case of more than one unit coupled together.
l EMU: Turn off the second unit's active brake indicator
l Instantaneous traction motor current cut-off Allows for instantaneous cut-off of current to traction motors. Move power controller to 0, then operate as normal.
Num + Move power controller "up"
Increase the set force
In relation to previous position
In the range of the tractive effort of the vehicle
Num - Move power controller "down"
Decrease the set force
In relation to previous position
In the range of the tractive effort of the vehicle
Num / Move the bypass controller "up" In relation to previous position.
In certain new EMUs with a power inverter, sets the cruise control speed to the current running speed.
Num * Move the bypass controller "down" In relation to previous position.
In certain new EMUs with a power inverter, turns the cruise control off.
n Unlock / Unblock the traction motors overload relay Only when both the power and the bypass controllers are set to 0
Ctrl + n Unlock / Unblock the transformer and heating overload relay Works only when the transformer is off
Shift + z EMU: Turn on the EP (Electro-Pneumatic) brake fuse Initially turned on
z EMU: Turn off the EP brake fuse
z Show current from second unit Applies to only the ET41
Key (s) Function Note / Comment
Shift + i Turn on right white lamp -
i Turn off right white lamp In case of it is on
Shift + y Turn on left white lamp -
y Turn off the left white lamp In case of it is on
Shift + u Turn on upper white lamp
Turn the lamp programmer to the right.
In vehicle with a lamp programmer (rotary switch with preset lamp configurations).
u Turn off upper white lamp
Turn the lamp programmer to the left.
In vehicle with a lamp programmer (rotary switch with preset lamp configurations).
i Turn on right red lamp In case the white light is off
Shift + i Turn off right red lamp In case of it is on
y Turn on left red lamp In case the white light is off
Shift + y Turn off left red light In case of it is on
Opertating the rear lamps – Applies to: SM03, SM31, SM40, SM42, SP42, TEM2, TEM2U
Ctrl + Shift + i Turn on the rear right white lamp -
Ctrl + i Turn off the rear right white lamp In case of it is on
Ctrl + Shift + y Turn on the rear left white lamp -
Ctrl + y Turn off the rear left white lamp In case of it is on
Ctrl + Shift + u Turn on the rear upper lamp -
Ctrl + u Turn off the rear upper lamp -
Ctrl + i Turn on the rear right red lamp In case the white light is off
Ctrl + Shift + i Turn off rear right red lamp In case it is on
Ctrl + y Turn on rear left red lamp In case the white light is off
Ctrl + Shift + y Turn off the rear left red lamp In case it is on
Key (s) Function Note / Comment
Space Cancel the CA and SHP Hold for CA self-test
Enter Turn on anti-wheel-slip brake and sander In case of wheel-slip
Shift + s EMU: Turn on the manual door lock and it's indicator Initially turned off. Locks when v(elocity)>5km/h. Works in the EN57-2000 and the ED72
s EMU: Turn off the manual door lock and it's indicator Locks when v>5km/h. Works in the EN57-2000 and the ED72
s Turn on the sander In case of wheel-slip. Hold the key for a moment. Doesn't work in many vehicles due to a lack of the defined switch.
a Horn (Low Tone)
Shift + a Horn (High Tone)
Shift + h Turn on train heating -
h Turn off train heating -
Shift + , Open the doors on the left Appiles to EMUs only
, Close the doors on the left Applies to EMUs only
Shift + . Open doors on the right Applies to EMUs only
. Close the doors on the right Applies to EMUs only
/ Door closing warning / buzzer Applies to EMUs only
Shift + r Turn the radio on It's initially turned on
Ctrl + r Turn the radio off Resets the Radiostop (RS). Required to pressurise the Brake Pipe after RS activates.
Ctrl + Pause/Break Radio-Stop All vehicles within the 2km radius will receive the Emerency_brake command, only if the CHK file has a "RadioStop=Yes" inscription / in it.
- Change radio channel Decrease
= Change radio channel Increase
Key (s) Function Note / Comment
Keys operating the "bits and bobs" (ie. Gauge lights, opening windows in cabs), the so called universals. They work only in SOME cabs. Please familiarise yourself with the list of vehicles that have universals. Link.
Shift + [ Turn on the universal 1 Doesn't work in debugmode!
[ Turn off the universal 1 Doesn't work in debugmode!
Shift + ] Turn on the universal 2 Doesn't work in debugmode!
] Turn off the universal 2 Doesn't work in debugmode!
Shift + ; Turn on the universal 3 -
; Turn off the universal 3 -
Shift + ' Turn on the universal 4 -
' Turn off the universal 4 -
Ctrl + Shift + ; Turn on cab light (s) -
Ctrl + ; Turn off cab light (s) -
Ctrl + Shift + ' Dim the cab light (s) -
Ctrl + ' Full power cab light (s) -
Key Function Note / Comment
F1 Display current time -
F2 Display info about nearest vehicle Work only when closer than 2m to the vehicle (exterior view only)
F3 Display timetable -
F4 Exit the cab When inside the cab
F4 Enter the cab When outside the cab
F5 Enter another vehicle In case when outside the cab, (F4 key) one can enter a nearby, AI-driven vehicle, as long as it is standing or moving very slowly. Entry and aquisition of the said vehicle happens after pressing F5 key. It may be necessary to press F4 key, in order to refersh the cab.
Shift + F6 Increse the simulation speed by factor of two (2x) Works only in debugmode.
Ctrl + F6 Increse the simulation speed by factor of five (5x) Works only in debugmode.
Ctrl + Shift + F6 Increse the simulation speed by factor of ten (10x) Works only in debugmode.
F7 Turn on wire-frame mode Works only in debugmode.
F8 Show FPS and visible sectors -
F9 Show the Sim's EXE version -
F10 Exit the simulator (no save) When you press F10 a text asking you to confirm your choice by pressing y key will appear. Pressing anything other than y key now, resumes the simulation / doesn't exit.
Ctrl + Shift + F12 Switch between normal mode and debugmode and vice-versa -
Shift + F12 Emergency logging / Emergency logging turn on If logging was off
F12 + 1 Log to log.txt WARNING! To turn on this function first the F12 key must be pressed, and then couple of moments later click 1
F12 + 2 Turn on the text window with log in it. WARNING! To turn on this function first the F12 key must be pressed, and then couple of moments later click 2
Pause/Break Pause (the simulation) When running
Pause/Break Resume (the simulation) When paused
Esc Turn on "speeding up" Pressing this makes the simulation time increase by a factor of five (5x) (while calculating the physics only). It is particularly useful when testing the physics and characteristics. It doesn't speed time up. Works only in debugmode.
Key Function Note / Comment
Move the camera forward Both inside and outside the cab
Move the camera back Both inside and outside the cab
Move the camera left Both inside and outside the cab
Move the camera right Both inside and outside the cab
Ctrl +  Move the camera to the left mirror Inside the cab
Ctrl +  Move the camera to the right mirror Inside the cab
Ctrl + Shift +  Look left (perpendicular to the loco side) Inside the cab
Ctrl + Shift +  Look right (perpendicular to the loco side) Inside the cab
PageUp Move the camera up Both inside and outside the cab
PageDown Move the camera down Both inside and outside the cab
Insert Couple up the couplings When outside,
no further than 2 meters from the coupling
vehicles only within 500 m from the driven loco and on the same track. The next section covers coupling and decoupling procedures
Delete Uncouple the couplings When outside,
no further than 2 meters from the coupling
vehicles only within 500 m from the driven loco and on the same track. The next section covers coupling and decoupling procedures
Ctrl+Num 6 Turn on or off the vehicle's brake When outside,
no further than 5 meters from the vehicle
vehicles only within 500 m from the driven loco and on the same track
Shift + t Put on the Tail Lamps / Signs When outside (the cab), standing close the the target vehicle. Warning: Not all vehicles have tail lamps / signs
t Take down / off the Tail Lamps / Signs When outside, standing close the the target vehicle. Warning: Not all vehicles have tail lamps / signs
Shift + h Change brake setting between empty and full / laden When outside
h Change brake setting between empty and full / laden When outside
Key (s) Function Note / Comment
Shift + e Disconnect the damaged motors Works only when in the engine room
Shift + v Auxilary compressor Works only when in the engine room.
Raises the pressure in the Pantograph Reservouir, which allows for them to be raised when the pressure in the Main Reservouir is too low. - Detailed description on the page aboutcontrolling
Ctrl + v Three-way valve Disconnects the Pantograph Reservouir from the Main Reservouir. - Detailed description on the page aboutcontrolling
Ctrl + Shift + v Three-way valve Connect the Pantograph Reservouir with the Main Reservouir (if previously disconnected) - Detailed description on the page aboutcontrolling
Shift + q Turn auto-pilot on Let the computer drive.
q Turn auto-pilot off When it is on.
End Move towards cab B Cab A, is usually the one where the simulation starts in
Home Head towards cab A When in cab B
0129 Different camera positions In free-flying mode (F4 key) pressing a key with a number (from the upper pane of the keyboard [ie Non-numeric]) will remember the camera's position, if it has not been set previously. Further clicks will teleport to the location (change is not possible). Camera's position is saved in the log file, so that it would be possible to copy it into a scenery later

Other than the above, the Shift + 0, Shift + 1, ..., Shift + 9 key combinations are used to start events, defined previously in the scenery. It may sound dangerous and hard to understand. Don't worry :) Shift + 2 might not work in every scenery. In every scenery that requires the use of these key combinations, a appropriate info is given in the Rainsted launcher. Also with MaSzyna 2015.04, most sceneries have been improved and the need for those key combinations have been minimised.

Original autor: Benek.
Fill-ins and improvements: libertyn89, adsim.
2015.04 Update: Maciej, Stele
English translation: kolejarz2009