RailDriver USB Desktop Train Cab Controller, Drive your Train with realistic throttle, brake, reverser, and switch controls. (Windows PC)

The build quality is quite good. The only complaint I have on the build quality is that the "train brake" handle is slightly askew instead of perfectly straight. I suspect it's an uncommon defect and has no effect on gameplay or function.I'm not a fan of having to install stickers because usually the stickers are much smaller than the space for which they were designed. The RailDriver, however, has sized the stickers appropriately and the application of them is easy with the indentations on the hardware which they fit into.I am using the RailDriver with Railworks Train Simulator 2013. There are locomotives that don't work completely. For example, one of the Amtrak loco's the train brake doesn't work. The Amtrak train on the NEC route doesn't work much at all with the RailDriver. I wouldn't consider these deficiencies as a comment on RailDriver quality but on the lack of Railworks Train Sim programming. RailDriver has made available to developers an SDK which they can use to fully integrate RailDriver functionality throughout the game which Railworks so far hasn't done. There are locos that do work completely which seem to be the default ones.Running a train with the RailDriver is much more immersive...and fun! I always had trouble controlling speed especially coming downhill requiring variable dynamic braking settings. With the RailDriver it is simple to control speed in examples like that and many others. I like being able to do an entire scenario without having to touch the keyboard and only using the mouse to manipulate the 2D map and occasionally the camera which seems to be easier than using the RailDriver camera panning buttons.Kudos to P.I. Engineering for not only creating this great piece of hardware for train simulators but also for doing it so well. Delivery was very fast. The RailDriver arrived 2 days after ordering - 6 days EARLIER than Amazon's estimated delivery date.UPDATE: Since the review I wrote above, I have changed to the Run8 train simulator - [...] - which was designed from the ground up for using the RailDriver. Everything works fantastic, none of the problems that I experienced when using the Railworks Train Simulator as described above.

I bought this to play TSW5, and it’s brought me a lot of joy. It works well with most train models, but not at all with some—which I suppose is to be expected given how different they are. The analog controls can feel a little jittery at times, which I wish had been smoothed out, especially at this price point. Overall, I do like it, but I’m not sure it’s worth the full price.

It elevated the sim train driving experience from 1 to 100, it was easy to set up, it was built very well also. The price wasn't cheap but it was very well worth it.

for the price id rather a plastic frame and quality switches and controls rather then the reverse that we have here.needs constant recalibration. small plastic controls feel cheap and flimsy... and the 3 way turn switch controls constantly trigger themselves in train sim world 5 and classic. very annoying to keep hearing the switch in game being activated, and randomly turn on when other controls are used. wiring and sensors must be extraordinarily poorly made.id return this garbage but they have the monopoly unfortunately!

My husband loved it. It's very well made and arrived well packed in a timely manner. Thank you

OK, All I can say is it sort of works. I suspect the issues I have seen, some examples below, are a combination of mediocre hardware combined with firmware and driver issues.I have tried to use it in Train Simulator Classic and in Train Sim World (5). The best I can say is it doesn't seem capable f fine control. If, for instance, the Reverser has more than three positions (and a large percentage of them do) it is difficult to position the handle since it only calibrates for three. Another issue is the throttle. Whether it is used only as a throttle or as a throttle/brake system, it is not really possible to have fine control and it isn't consistent. For example, any trains use an 'infinite position' system. These systems work the best since moving the handle increases or decreases speed and brake, though the position of the is not remotely consistent as to where a particular throttle/brake amount might be. In other words, the control is 'loose' as opposed to using the KB/ or on-board controls. The brake handles function similarly with significant inconsistencies. Now, for units that have notches on the throttle, this isn't too noticeable with a small number (say 4 or 8 ) but is worse with a large number of notches (say the DB BR155 or the GR 4/4 III) It becomes impossible to keep the speed, especially on the GE as the notch controls the speed.I have not tested on some, like the DB BR 111, 112, 114, 143, but suspect the issue is there as well. The same degree of sloppiness in the controls is also apparent in the two dial controls and the alerter/aws/sifa button as well.