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Quick start: Create your first world
In Traintastic, everything starts with a world. A world is your project file — it represents your miniature railway, including locomotives, accessories, routes, and automation. Each builder creates their own world, just like each model railway is its own miniature universe.
Step 1: Start the server and client
- Start the server on your computer (or device such as a Raspberry Pi).
- Start the client. The client automatically searches for the server and connects.
If the server has no world loaded (the default on a fresh installation), the client shows three options:
- New world – create a new world using a wizard
- Load world – open an existing world saved on this server
- Import world – import a world file previously exported
Step 2: Create a new world
Click New world to launch the wizard:
- Enter a name for your world (for example My First World).
- Choose the scale (H0, N, Z, etc.).
- Finish the wizard to create your new, empty world.
Step 3: Edit and operate modes
When a new world is created it opens in edit mode.
You can switch between modes using the 
button in the top right corner:
- Edit mode – add or change objects and properties
- Operate mode – run trains and interact with the layout
Many properties can only be changed in edit mode. This prevents making accidental changes while operating your model railway.
Step 4: Saving and sharing worlds
- Worlds are always saved on the server in a standard location.
- When saving a world, a backup is made automatically.
- To share your world (for example on the community forum or to use it on another system), use the File -> Export world function.
- The exported file can later be imported on any server.
Your new world is ready!
The next step is to connect to your command station, so Traintastic can control your layout.