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        <h2>Tutorials</h2>
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        The comprehensive "Build your own route" tutorial <a href="/learn/build-route">is introduced here</a>.
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            We need tutorials for all aspects of Open Rails on:
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            <li>Driving Trains</li>
            <li>Building Activities and Timetables</li>
            <li>Creating Rolling Stock and Static Objects</li>
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            such as the tutorials on <a href="http://msts-roundhouse.vnxglobal.com/" target="_blank">Eric Conrad's blog</a>.
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            If you are interested in helping with tutorials, please <a href='../../contact/'>contact us</a>.
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        <h2>Test Environment for Models</h2>
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        One of our aims for Open Rails is that train performance should be as realistic as possible. 
        To help achieve this,
        Peter Newell has developed <a href="http://www.coalstonewcastle.com.au/physics/">an environment for testing</a> 
        the performance of locos and rolling stock. Do they perform as we expect?
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        It may be the model that is not configured correctly or, as Open Rails develops, it may be that the simulator is lacking 
        in realism.
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        In either case, a neutral, repeatable test environment helps to pin down the issue and get it fixed. 
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