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- PC-RR -- PC Railroading
-
- In the absence of "official documentation", this represents what I
- have learned while playing the game. I have not disassembled or "cracked"
- the software; consequently, I may have missed some features.
-
- Two programs are provided. The first, PC-RR operates the layouts
- each containing up to 5 trains. The other PC-NEWRR creates or builds the
- railroad. In general, the programs do not respond to lower case letters
- so you should operate with CAPS LOCK on.
-
- After you choose your layout, press a right or left arrow key to see
- the speed indicators. The function keys operate the trains. Each pair of
- keys (1-2, 3-4, etc.) provide forward and reverse motion for one train.
- The other keys, (A thru Z plus [ \ ] / 3 7 ; 4 < > # ) operate or toggle
- the switches. Each switch is labeled. I recommend that you try out all
- the switches before you run any trains to familiarize yourself with the
- layout. To choose another layout or quit altogether, use the ESC (escape)
- key. Don't be afraid, fully automatic "Computer Block Control" will
- prevent any train wrecks.
-
- PC-NEWRR is the program that creates the track layouts. At the
- beginning, you are asked to "Enter the layout name". This will become the
- filename of the layout so it must conform to DOS filename standards. Do
- not add the filename extension. Remember use CAPS LOCK on during layout
- creation.
-
- On the empty screen that follows, press "D" to draw a line. Pressing
- "E" will erase the last segment (or more) that you drew. Use "U" to stop
- drawing (pen-Up). When your layout is complete, press ":" to signal the
- program. Don't goof now, because you can't go back. There seems to be NO
- EDITING of old layouts or routes.
-
- A note to you designers out there; there are 37 labels for up to 38
- switches in your layout. If you use more (PC-NEWRR lets you have as many
- as you want), PC-RR will bomb when you try to run your railroad.
-
- Now position your trains using the number keys 1 to 5. You can
- reposition a train by moving the cursor and pressing the same number
- again. You can not place the train on a curved track. When finished,
- press ":" again. The layout will now be generated and saved for use by
- PC-RR.
-
- Just one final word. Enjoy and happy railroading.
-
-
- KEY SUMMARY
- P C - R R P C - N E W R R
-
- Key Function Key Function
- ------ --------------- --- ----------------
- F1-F10 Operate trains D Start draw
- ESC Leave layout E Erase segment
- All Toggle switches U Pen-up (no draw)
- Others as labeled : Layout complete
- 1-5 Position trains
- : Create railroad
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- Documentation furnished by the GREEN GIANT
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