Strangely they just list the 2021 Short User Guide, but if you look into your folders (by memory, hope this is right!):
programs86x/steam/common/steam apps/Railworks/manuals/en
You’ll see the full manual from TS2020 and any other routes/trains you have or later acquire.
(The Short Guide first can be a little confusing, using terms like HUD without explanation! DLC is downloadable content.)
When I started, the Academy tutorials were very helpful in learning the basics.
When you load TS, it opens in career scenarios - ignore that and click on the tab to the left, Quick Drive. Select a route, the stations in the adjacent box, then choose a simple train like an old diesel.
if you press F4 to get the full Head Up Display (HUD), you can use the same basic controls irrespective of train:
the reverser (forward, neutral, reverse), brake to right, and throttle to left.
When you use these, look in the cab to see which handles move, and you can start to identify the controls.
Just play around driving, starting and stopping. The HUD shows the distances to upcoming signals, speed limits and stations.
As you progress, you can move to the F3 simpler HUD, using your mouse to manipulate the controls, or keyboard shortcuts. And if you know a route well, get rid of the HUD altogether!
I would also recommend the forums devoted to Train Simulator at DTG:
and Steam:
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