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Local Line

Drive a stopping train along a country line. Brake smoothly into each station, stop on the yellow marker, wait for the doors and keep to the speed limits and the timetable. Six lines, from three stations to seven.

Local Line

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A real run of the game, recorded with captions and no sound.

How to play

  1. Raise the power with Up or W (or the plus button) and the train pulls away. Cut it with Down or S. Hold Space or B (or the stop button) to brake.
  2. Brake early enough to stop with the front of the train on the yellow marker at the end of each platform. A train needs a long run to stop, so start slowing well before the platform.
  3. Wait while the door timer counts down, then pull away. Stay under the speed limit signs, and keep an eye on the clock: each station has a time it should be reached by.

Controls: mouse, touch or keyboard. Made by CalcoTools.

Tips and strategy

  • Take the power off early and let the train coast; braking late and hard costs comfort points, and the harsh-braking count is part of your score.
  • Open the Progress, science and saves panel to see your stopping distance live. It grows with the square of your speed, so slowing a little early saves a lot of road.
  • Speed limits ahead matter too: you can see the next sign on the track, so be at the lower speed by the time you reach it.

FAQ

Is this a real train simulator?
No, it is a simple model with a train that has mass, power and brakes, plus slopes and limits. The stopping distances and forces follow the real formulas, but the trains and lines are made up.
How is a stop scored?
Each stop starts at 100 points and loses 8 for every metre you stop short of the marker and 4 for every second you are late. Harsh braking, leaving early and passing red lights take points off the total.

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