Someone just made the world's most elaborate Train Simulator controller — and it even includes real dashboard components from 'Class 80x' UK trains
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| Publication time | Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:30:00 +0000 |
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Computing Gaming Computers Computer Gaming Accessories Someone just made the world's most elaborate Train Simulator controller — and it even includes real dashboard components from 'Class 80x' UK trains News By Hamish Hector Published 3 August 2026 I like trains When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Christopher Mitchell / Dovetail Games) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter For some, peak simulation is slipping their Wii remote into a plastic steering wheel; for others, it's outfitting their controllers, chair, and body with haptics to feel the…
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