Steam Remote Control
🟠 Updated over a year agoPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #60 of 150 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Adds remote control capability to the S060. Dynamo must be running. Brakes work, but they work just like in the cab - press up to move into apply position, down to move to hold, and down again to move to release.
Also enables wireless MU for 282 and 060. Configuration option is available to turn this off. If enabled, wireless MU will synch cylinder cocks as well.
Finally, configuration option is available to turn on remote control capability for the 282.
Steam Remote Control is a gameplay mod for Derail Valley that adds remote control functionality to the S060 steam locomotive, making reverser and brake controls work with steam-style controls. It also enables the wireless MU gadget and optionally supports the 282 locomotive. Ideal for shunting in steam-only playthroughs, this mod has 28 endorsements and was last updated in June 2025.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Fills a niche for steam-only players who want remote shunting.
- Small but active community (28 endorsements, 1,389 downloads).
- Simple concept with clear purpose—no bloat.
⚠️ Cons
- Low endorsement count (28) means limited community testing.
For Derail Valley players who love steam locomotives and want to shunt without climbing in and out of the cab. Perfect for steam-only playthroughs where remote control is a game-changer. Skip if you prefer diesel or electric locos—this mod is all about steam.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the latest version of the game and any required mod loader (like DV Mod Manager) installed before adding this mod.
- Test the remote control in a sandbox save first to get used to the steam-style reverser and brake controls.
- Check the mod's options menu to enable remote control for the 282 if you own that locomotive.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Derailvalley Mods
- Author
- Lassombra
- Version
- 1.1.4
- Downloads
- 1,389
- Endorsements
- 28
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 7/22/2024
- Updated
- 6/7/2025
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