I worked for BNSF here in Seattle for 11 years as a Conductor/Switchman/Brakeman and I love the details of these simulators. I really loved working in the yards here as a hostler pilot. My shift partner ran the locos while I primarily worked on the ground as we built and air brake tested locos for outbounds, delivered them between the yards and roundhouse within the terminal.
Great vid Blu. Run 8 is about as close as it gets if you are wanting something close to real life running and ops. Also, about the 23-mph speed limit over the pass. If I remember correctly 23 was part of an agreement between the Santa Fe and Southern Pacific back in the day. One railroad wanted a 20-mph speed limit, the other wanted 25 so they split the difference.
@@BluGames Haha right! There's lots of wheeling and dealing between railroads. On one of the routes I worked IRL the L&N had a level crossing with the Southern. Originally L&N had control of the diamond but when they got in a financial pinch, they offered control of the diamond to the Southern. The caveat was the Southern took over the maint cost as well, which included several moveable point frog switches which were super expensive to maintain. Southern agreed and it's the NS's diamond to this day.
Great video Blu! I was a former conductor for BNSF from 2000-2006 and worked on the San Bernardino Sub, Alameda Sub and Cajon Sub. Really brought back memories for me as you left Barstow Yard. Run 8 looks amazing! Thanks for the video and bringing back wonderful memories for me!
Always remember to bail that engine brake off when making a set with the automatic brake. With 3 on the point and 3 in the middle, it can cause you to rip the train apart. Most of the time, when i DB, it will automatically bail for ya. But sometimes it won't, so it's a good practice to bail that brake even when in DB. You can check that using the left shift or left Ctrl B. I was the one whit Shaun that was helping get your train tied down on the OC. If you ever have any questions, shoot me a message.
I for years thought this was stupid. But lately with MSFS having the whole dam world modeled in detail and MSFS 2024 nearing release I wonder if a train sim will explode with full realistic lines across the whole USA or Europe or wherever.
I hope to see the day both are played in the same virtual world; add in the truck simmers too. Could have a whole economy based around moving goods from trucks to trains to planes.
I’ve been a Depot Member since 2016 and I work for a railroad. I’m pretty sure I saw you on the OC when you made this video! This sim by far is the most realistic out there. I like how you said that you are one piece of a large puzzle, it is a great analogy. Lastly I think you did a great job showcasing the sim as well as telling everyone how awesome The Depot is!
Any time you are moving you should have your headlights on bright/aux. example for when you were in the yard. If you have them on dim it could be mistaken for the end of the train like in a DP scenario. Great video, might have to try this sim out!!
wow man, i found about this game today, and already i love it!, i will be looking forward to buy it in near future, but i will have a lot to learn about controls in that game
Not bad you understand how slack works but there is no normal position for switches in the yard that’s on you overall not bad you understand how to use your counter too and how speeds apply
looks so good... but I cannot yet drive a US freight train even in TSW, let alone in sth as detailed as this :) ... but so satisfying watching someone who can do this :)
@@BluGames and a whole lot of studying stuff... without some nice pdf, manual or sth, there is only so much one can do... I mean, I know what the brakes are for, but you also need to know how much force to apply when starting, speeding, how to set up the locos, brakes in each... etc.. oh, and how to work with all the data - in TSW you dont even have hp per ton and such PTC stuff there is BR 101 Expert (a German IC/EC/highspeed loco) + cab car, done on a similar level like what you have shown... and there is like 120 pg manual coming for that :D ... so if I can get through THAT, I might look into US freight again :D
Run 8 is designed to be extremely accurate on physics. It’s a lot more difficult to master than TSW and might be frustrating to someone who just wants to run the train. I remember my first go i wound up snapping a couple couplers and had a lot of trouble starting uphill. TSW has a lot better graphics than run 8 and also better sound, it’s a matter of pretty to look at and very accurate rolling stock vs the physics of run 8
Have a look in the description and follow the link to his train sim setup, and bring your money with you😄 Agree the graphics are first rate, probably as good as I have seen, but his rig is top shelf so to be expected.
Didn’t even know the game existed till now looks fun just have one question are you able to run a complete cold start or can you only start from that menu?
I wonder why someone can’t make a train sim thats the entire US, ai or multiplayer, use the data from msfs, or better, have the entire US around rail roads modeled. I know it would be a huge game but with all the data we have in 2024, it wouldn’t be that hard to do
That would be A LOT…and I mean A LOT of trackage. I don’t know much about making sims and games. But can one game contain that much data? It would have to be broken up into regions. East, west, and Midwest, where the Midwest region would feature every railroad
I worked for BNSF here in Seattle for 11 years as a Conductor/Switchman/Brakeman and I love the details of these simulators. I really loved working in the yards here as a hostler pilot. My shift partner ran the locos while I primarily worked on the ground as we built and air brake tested locos for outbounds, delivered them between the yards and roundhouse within the terminal.
Great vid Blu. Run 8 is about as close as it gets if you are wanting something close to real life running and ops. Also, about the 23-mph speed limit over the pass. If I remember correctly 23 was part of an agreement between the Santa Fe and Southern Pacific back in the day. One railroad wanted a 20-mph speed limit, the other wanted 25 so they split the difference.
Thats a hilarious story wow! I thought 23 would be for a more technical reason lol i will remember that thanks
@@BluGames Haha right! There's lots of wheeling and dealing between railroads. On one of the routes I worked IRL the L&N had a level crossing with the Southern. Originally L&N had control of the diamond but when they got in a financial pinch, they offered control of the diamond to the Southern. The caveat was the Southern took over the maint cost as well, which included several moveable point frog switches which were super expensive to maintain. Southern agreed and it's the NS's diamond to this day.
I didn’t even know that this game existed. It looks really good. Great, educational video!
Now you know! Thanks for watching
Great to see Run8 on the channel
I been wanting to for a long time! Thanks so much man. Hopefully we can do a run together in one of these sims
Great video Blu! I was a former conductor for BNSF from 2000-2006 and worked on the San Bernardino Sub, Alameda Sub and Cajon Sub. Really brought back memories for me as you left Barstow Yard. Run 8 looks amazing! Thanks for the video and bringing back wonderful memories for me!
wtf i had no idea train sim nerds were this close to us flight sim nerds holy shit. wild af that they have control setups for this
Hahahhaa, flight simmers have more toys, but train enthusiast who do model railroading is crazy elaborate lol
@@BluGameshey blu is it available on PlayStation?
@@AnTran-pb4ks no sadly.
Always remember to bail that engine brake off when making a set with the automatic brake. With 3 on the point and 3 in the middle, it can cause you to rip the train apart. Most of the time, when i DB, it will automatically bail for ya. But sometimes it won't, so it's a good practice to bail that brake even when in DB. You can check that using the left shift or left Ctrl B. I was the one whit Shaun that was helping get your train tied down on the OC. If you ever have any questions, shoot me a message.
Hey seriously thanks alot i appreciate that and will try to remember next time
I fly planes and I thought trains were simple. After this video I see that I was wrong 😂 Great video mate!
Hahahaha. Yea thanks
Finally! Hope to see you do more of the sim in the future!
Thanks alot i will try
I for years thought this was stupid. But lately with MSFS having the whole dam world modeled in detail and MSFS 2024 nearing release I wonder if a train sim will explode with full realistic lines across the whole USA or Europe or wherever.
this would be amazing
I hope to see the day both are played in the same virtual world; add in the truck simmers too. Could have a whole economy based around moving goods from trucks to trains to planes.
@@richskater that would be hella laggy though
@@richskater this is a great idea!
@@richskatergreat idea, however minimum download storage required is 2TB 💀
Blu, this is what i called premium content ( keep it up ❤ )
Thank you thank you
That horn is godly
I’ve been a Depot Member since 2016 and I work for a railroad. I’m pretty sure I saw you on the OC when you made this video!
This sim by far is the most realistic out there. I like how you said that you are one piece of a large puzzle, it is a great analogy. Lastly I think you did a great job showcasing the sim as well as telling everyone how awesome The Depot is!
Any time you are moving you should have your headlights on bright/aux. example for when you were in the yard. If you have them on dim it could be mistaken for the end of the train like in a DP scenario.
Great video, might have to try this sim out!!
FINALLY RUN8 GAMEPLAY BRO
Thank you for another great video. You are doing an awesome job and I love watching.
This game is amazing so realistic love the video hope to see more of this train game 😊
Your train sims are my favorite.
This is probably the most realistic Train Simulator woohoo ❤
Haha
🔥🔥🔥 Amtrak next?
Nice video BNSF
“Tehachapi Loop.” See also “Williams Loop” on the old Western Pacific route through the Feather River Canyon.
@BluGames Pls do more run 8 ♥️
Thank you i will
Yes please people need to know about run 8
wow man, i found about this game today, and already i love it!, i will be looking forward to buy it in near future, but i will have a lot to learn about controls in that game
Really enjoyed this!
Run8 is my favorite. TDW rarely sees any action on my PC.
It’s not OPINION about it, it IS the best simulator and the most realism amongst any simulator dedicated to train operation.
I'm SOLD and currently downloading! Getting tired of flying everywhere 😉
Toda esa gran variedad de vagones hacen que sea muy realista. Aprende eso train sim World
12:01 You are obliged to put the switch back in the normal position after putting it in the overturn position and then lock it!
Not bad you understand how slack works but there is no normal position for switches in the yard that’s on you overall not bad you understand how to use your counter too and how speeds apply
TSW needs this a lot it would make it so much better in my Opinion
Awesome as always
Make sure you have those headlights all the way on
Wow. Signals that are somewhat more easily read.
Unfortunately for me my first journey was bakersfield to barstow not knowing how long or big the map was took me so long as a newbie
looks so good... but I cannot yet drive a US freight train even in TSW, let alone in sth as detailed as this :) ... but so satisfying watching someone who can do this :)
U can do it. Just takes some practice
@@BluGames and a whole lot of studying stuff... without some nice pdf, manual or sth, there is only so much one can do... I mean, I know what the brakes are for, but you also need to know how much force to apply when starting, speeding, how to set up the locos, brakes in each... etc.. oh, and how to work with all the data - in TSW you dont even have hp per ton and such PTC stuff
there is BR 101 Expert (a German IC/EC/highspeed loco) + cab car, done on a similar level like what you have shown... and there is like 120 pg manual coming for that :D ... so if I can get through THAT, I might look into US freight again :D
@@RazielKainus It's a video game. It's not that deep.
Lol imagine being late for work and you see this passing at a rail road crossing
Thats life everyday lol!!!
Can i use keyboard and mouse, or do i need to get more hardware? Im currently a flight simmer and im really interested in this sim to.
You can use keyboard and mouse
@BluGames ok thank you, have a great day!
Where did you find this game
Run8studios website. Link in description
Maybe you could do a video comparing TSW physics with Run8, they seem to have some routes in comon
Run 8 is designed to be extremely accurate on physics. It’s a lot more difficult to master than TSW and might be frustrating to someone who just wants to run the train. I remember my first go i wound up snapping a couple couplers and had a lot of trouble starting uphill. TSW has a lot better graphics than run 8 and also better sound, it’s a matter of pretty to look at and very accurate rolling stock vs the physics of run 8
@@DesertHighIron So basically, Train Sim World is like Microsoft Flight Simulator and Run 8 is like XPlane
Hello, what is the name of the famous pass? Looks like the subtitles couldn't catch what you were saying 😄
tehachapi Pass
@@BluGames Thanks man, love these videos!
Is the better than the train sims on steam or the same?
Realism wise this is the best for the modern USA market.
What gaming chair do you have??
Next Level Racing Boeing chair. Link should be in my description
How's this rank amongst all the other train sims?
how can i download this game ? .. is it free?
Not free but website link is in my description
Loving this. Thoughts vs tsw? Pros/cons?
What are you using for those amazing graphics. My Run8 isn't that clean and clear. It looks more older. And I have V3
Have a look in the description and follow the link to his train sim setup, and bring your money with you😄 Agree the graphics are first rate, probably as good as I have seen, but his rig is top shelf so to be expected.
Just wondering, are there any passenger services in this one? I like TSW, but i want more american passenger services
Theres amtrak passenger services but I would not recommend this game for that
@@BluGames then what would you recommend besides TSW?
Didn’t even know the game existed till now looks fun just have one question are you able to run a complete cold start or can you only start from that menu?
nah only menu button launching
@@_lehi4_190that sucks still a cool sim definitely gotta try it out
Whats that section called?!
The Mojave Subdivision
@@BluGamesthanks mate! 🤠🤙🏼
I have had run 8 for a long time i just have no idea how to play it lol
Hahahaa dang man
Can anyone log in and veiw the train tracker??
Yep
@@BluGames Are you able to do a video on the whole set up of Run8? Like do we need all the DLC's etc..
Hype hype
So you telling me I can run amtrak from LA to Flagstaff in one shot? Say less!
Hahahaha
What are ur pc specs?
His train sim setup link is in the description. High end desktop delivering exceptional graphics.
Good morning my friend, I have a question, I'm going to buy that game today, can you play it with a keyboard and Xbox controller?
Keyboard and mouse yes
@@BluGames thanks
Worth the money?
Yes
At 94 I still hop trains
No way!
@@BluGames Yes
I just registered
I wish this game could have been on console
name game please bro excelent video👍
Don't get derailed by some clout happy RUclipsr!
I wonder why someone can’t make a train sim thats the entire US, ai or multiplayer, use the data from msfs, or better, have the entire US around rail roads modeled. I know it would be a huge game but with all the data we have in 2024, it wouldn’t be that hard to do
That would be A LOT…and I mean A LOT of trackage. I don’t know much about making sims and games. But can one game contain that much data? It would have to be broken up into regions. East, west, and Midwest, where the Midwest region would feature every railroad
Couldn't be done. Way too many miles
You should create that game.
Amtrak train run
I don't have a windows computer
These graphics suck. The textures are horrible, the proportions are off, and the perspective is garbage.