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A summary of the new and improved features can be found below.
In addition, over 170 bugs have been fixed in this release.
In addition, a number of minor bugs have been fixed in this release.

Please keep `reporting bugs and suggesting new features <http://openrails.org/contribute/reporting-bugs/>`_
so Open Rails can continue to improve.


Headlines
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- Container Loading and Unloading


What's been added
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- End Of Train (EOT) devices
- Distributed Power display, in-cab and on webpage
- Progress bar for timetable "pre-run"
- HUD extended for diesel-mechanical loco

- detailed map which tracks player train
- partial turntables
- cab controls operated remotely from a tablet or control desk
- animations for cab windows
- options to configure RailDriver
- more accurate wheelslip using Polach adhesion
- duplex and booster steam engines (e.g. T1 class)
- cloud-free skies
- more air and dynamic brake options for locos
- mouse control for scripted brake controllers


What's been improved
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- 64-bit compatibility lifting the 3GB RAM limit
- Better use of VRAM
- sky, sunrise and sunset appearance
- wheelslip, exhaust and steam
- layout of map window
- F9 menu for controlling cars and brakes
- controls for electric locos
- air brake features for both European and American brake systems
- accurate friction simulation for 4 types of brake shoes



Other changes
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- F5 key now opens Driver Info window. For HUD, use Alt+F5
- Some trial options are now always active including:

- map window (Ctrl+9)
- de-brief evaluation (F1)
- web server
- distracting “z-fighting” has been minimised
- inactive windows are indicated when several windows are open

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