How to Log into Trainz

Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 The information in this Wiki Page describes the process of logging into your copy of the Trainz program. It applies to TRS19, TRS22 and Trainz Plus.

Key Points:- a new install of Trainz requires that you must Login to the program. This is usually a one time only process if you do not have a Trainz Account login with a username and password then you can create one a Trainz Account login gives you access to a vast library of free asset downloads, the Download Station, and other resources

Load the Trainz Launcher

Start your copy of Trainz which will load to show the Launcher Window (shown below).

Notes: Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 The examples and images shown here are for the TRS22 Platinum Edition but the process described below is almost identical for all versions of Trainz from T:ANE onwards. Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 The earlier versions (T:ANE and TRS19) will have some different messages and some different labels. Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 Later versions (TRS22 and Trainz Plus) will have some additional options and controls

Open the Trainz Settings Controls

	The Trainz Settings control how Trainz interacts with your Operating System and Graphics Display, where it stores your data, its overall performance, etc
	It also stores your login credentials which, amongst other things, gives you free access to the Download Station or DLS where assets such as routes, sessions, rolling stock and many different types of scenery can be downloaded and installed

Steps: To In the Trainz Launcher window  Left Click  on the box labelled  Trainz Settings  This will open the Settings Dialogue Window shown below. Each TAB in this window controls different aspects of the program. Tab Configures... General your display characteristics such as the screen resolution, synchronisation, preferred language and font size. Installed the location of your User Data Folder where all your assets are kept and the type of program updates you want to receive. Performance the performance of the program to better match the hardware of your computer system and the demands of the routes you are running. Some experimentation will be required. MyTrainz your user login details and online features. In some older versions this Tab is labelled Internet. Dev the program for advanced testing of assets that are under development. These features are for asset developers ONLY. Unless you are an experienced asset developer you are strongly advised to NOT change these settings as some of them will adversely affect many older assets.

The MyTrainz Settings

	These settings identify your user login details. In some older versions this Tab is labelled Internet.
	You can also check your current FCT status and, if required, purchase more FCT access.

Left Click  on the  MyTrainz  tab

IF you have NOT set up a Trainz Account then you will see the following information in the MyTrainz tab, depending on your version of Trainz. TRS22 and Trainz Plus version   Older version IF you have already set up a Trainz Account this should show your Trainz login name. It will be the same username and password for both Trainz and the Trainz Forum.

To create a Trainz Account follow the instruction in the next section  Create an Account. To simply test or confirm an exiting Trainz Account follow the instruction in the section  Enter Login Details below.

Create an Account

	You will need a Trainz Account to be able to access the online features of Trainz including the Download Station where there is a vast library of free assets (routes and sessions, locomotives and rolling stock, signals and tracks, scenery of all types, ground textures, etc) available for you to download and install.
	A Trainz Account will also give you a Trainz Forum Login username and password to access the Trainz Forum.

Notes: If you already have a Trainz Forum username and password then you already have a Trainz Account that will also log you into the Trainz program as described in the section  Enter Login Details above. In this case you do not need to create a new account. The Trainz Forum is located at  Trainz. Near the top right of the Forum home page, between the links for Code of Conduct and Search, if you see a letter on a round coloured background followed by a name, then that is your username and you already have an account. If you see a link called Login then you most likely do not have an account and you will need to login with the account details that will be created by following the Steps described below.

Steps: To Create a New Account:  Left Click  on the link No MyTrainz login or username In the dialogue window where you are asked to enter your Username and Password  Left Click  on the button. In the New Account Dialogue Window (shown right) enter ALL the information requested. When complete,  Left Click  on the button. This will create a new Trainz Account which you will use to enter into your Trainz program and into the Trainz Forum. After entering your login details, close the Trainz Settings dialogue window and exit the Trainz Launcher. Then restart Trainz. If required, you can then enter your login details into Trainz as described in the section  Enter Login Details above. You will also be able to login to the Trainz Forum under your own name - open the  Trainz Forum home page and click the Login link. Then enter the same username and password that you entered in the New Account Dialogue Window. Each time you access the forum this username and password will be used automatically to identify you without having to login again.

Enter Login Details

	Your Login details are needed to access the Download Station and other online data.
	Your Trainz Login is the same as the Trainz Forum Login. If you do not have login then you can create a new account.

Steps: To Enter your User Details into Trainz:  Left Click  on the link No MyTrainz login or username If you simply need to confirm your current login you can  Left Click  on your displayed name link and re-enter your details. Enter your Trainz Forum Username and Password into the dialogue window text boxes. If you do not have a Trainz Account login then go to the section  Create an Account above.  Left Click  on the button which will become active as soon as data has been entered There will be a delay while the data is checked. This will be followed by one of two messages IF you see the login succeeded message then  Left Click  on the button. IF you see the failed message then try again (you may have mistyped the username or password). If the failed message persists then contact the Support desk. After entering your login details, close the Trainz Settings dialogue window and exit the Trainz Launcher. Then restart Trainz.

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This page was created by Trainz user pware in July 2026 and was last updated as shown below.

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