Ro-Scale Netherlands Guide: Getting started with controls
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OverviewRo-Scale Netherlands, made by Stefs Games, lets you drive modern and historical Dutch trains along a real-world route from Amsterdam to Den Helder. This guide covers the controls, the route, hidden badges, and the April Fools events so you can get the most out of every session.
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Getting started with controls
StepBefore you touch anything else, run through the in-game tutorial — it walks you through the basics so you are not guessing. Three shortcuts are worth memorising right away, and two of them only work on PC.
- Enter train camera click either end of any train to jump into its camera view.
- Cinematic camera (PC only) press Shift + P to switch to a cinematic angle.
- Hide other players (PC only) press N to clear other players from your view.
- Check keybinds the game lists all control binds in one place; open it if you get lost.
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The route from Amsterdam to Den Helder
SummaryThe full route connects six locations across the north of the Netherlands. Both modern and historical trains run the line.
- Start Amsterdam, the Dutch capital
- Stop Zaandam
- Stop Alkmaar
- Stop Purmerend
- Stop Hoorn
- End Den Helder, a naval city on the northern coast
April Fools event badges
WarnTwo badges were available only during limited April Fools events. If you missed the window, there is nothing you can do now — they are not earnable in normal play.
Developer meet badges
CheckMeeting a developer in-game is not something you can plan for, but knowing the badges exist means you will recognise the moment if it happens.
- You met StefanNL_Plays awarded when the creator of the game joins your session.
- You met x3Lau awarded when x3Lau joins your session.
- You met a developer awarded when any other member of the development team joins your session.
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Ro-Scale Netherlands
Glossary
Glossary- RSN
- The common short name for Ro-Scale Netherlands, used in the game's own description.
- Cinematic camera
- A PC-only camera mode activated with Shift + P.
- NS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen)
- The Dutch national railway company, which has officially given this game permission to use its logo.
- Train camera view
- A perspective tied to a specific train, entered by clicking the end of that train.
Common questions
FAQCan I play on a phone or tablet?
Yes, the game runs on mobile. However, cinematic camera (Shift + P) and the hide-players toggle (N) are PC-only features and will not work on a phone or tablet.
How many players can be in one server?
Each server holds a maximum of 25 players.
Are the April Fools event badges still available?
No. Garden of Stroopwafel was only available during the April Fools 2024 event, and Minecart was only available during the April Fools 2026 event. Both are currently unobtainable.
Where do I find the hidden object badges?
Maxwell The Cat, Firetree, AAAAA Building, and Stroopwafel each require finding a hidden object somewhere on the map.
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