Looking for answers about Train Sim? This FAQ covers platforms, trains, environments, ads, Train Sim Pro, Creative Mode, controls, updates, and where to get help.
Getting Started
What is Train Sim?
Train Sim is a 3D train game from 3583 Bytes where you can drive trains, explore different environments, change weather and time of day, switch camera views, carry passengers and freight, and build your own custom layouts.
Is Train Sim free?
Yes. Train Sim is free to download on Android, iOS and Amazon App Store.
What platforms is Train Sim available on?
Train Sim is available on Google Play, the Apple App Store, Windows Store, Amazon Appstore, and the Mac App Store. Train Sim Pro is also available on Android and iOS as the ad-free version.
Where can I download Train Sim?
You can download Train Sim from the official Train Sim page.
What is Train Sim Pro?
Train Sim Pro is the ad-free version of Train Sim on Android and iOS.
What is the difference between Train Sim and Train Sim Builder?
Train Sim is the full train game experience, with driving, passengers, freight, weather, multiple environments, and a wide variety of trains. Train Sim Builder is a separate game that focuses more specifically on building and creating your own railway layouts.
Trains and Environments
How many trains are in Train Sim?
Train Sim includes 80+ trains, with a mix of steam, diesel, electric, freight, passenger, subway, and high-speed trains from around the world.
What kinds of trains are in Train Sim?
Train Sim includes 80+ trains from many countries and eras, including steam locomotives, diesel locomotives, electric locomotives, subway trains, freight trains, passenger trains, and high-speed rail.
How many environments are in Train Sim?
Train Sim includes 16 environments, plus an underground subway scene and the ability to build custom environments. In Addition to Creative Mode the available levels are:
- Airport Run
- American Midwest
- Arizona
- Austria to Czech Republic
- California Coast
- India
- Japan
- Las Vegas
- Mountain Pass
- Northern Canada
- Northern Poland
- Port of Call
- Southern England
- Subway
- Train Yard
Is Train Sim good for kids?
Yes. Train Sim is designed to be approachable for younger players, with easy controls and a relaxed pace, while still offering enough variety for adults and longtime train fans.
Gameplay and Features
What can I do in Train Sim besides driving trains?
You can pick up passengers, carry freight, switch tracks, change weather, toggle day and night, sit inside the cab or passenger cars, open and close doors, and decouple train cars.
Can I change the weather and time of day?
Yes. Train Sim lets you cycle through weather and lighting options, including sunny, rain, snow, night, and night rain.
Does Train Sim have cab views?
Yes. Train Sim includes 3D cab interiors for all trains, along with multiple camera angles.
Can I open train doors and pick up passengers?
Yes. When your train is stopped at a station, you can open the doors to let passengers board and leave.
Can I switch tracks in Train Sim?
Yes. Train Sim includes junction controls that let you choose whether your train stays on the current track or takes the next junction.
Can I couple and decouple train cars?
Yes. Train Sim lets you decouple rolling stock from your locomotive and couple it back again when you are close enough.
Does Train Sim include freight and cargo features?
Yes. Train Sim includes freight cars, and some rolling stock supports cargo-related gameplay.
How do I change trains in Train Sim?
The in-game controls let you cycle to the next locomotive and change the rolling stock currently in use.
Does Train Sum include double engines?
Some locomotives support a double engine option. You can toggle that setting in-game to have two locomotives pulling your train instead of one.
Can I turn on lights, horn, and bell in Train Sim?
Train Sim includes controls for train lights, horn, and bell or chimes, depending on the locomotive.
What languages does Train Sim support?
Train Sim supports the following languages: Czech, German, English, Spanish, French, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Korean, Malay, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Ukrainian, and Chinese (Simplified).
Creative Mode
Can I build my own railway or custom level in Train Sim?
Yes. Train Sim includes a Custom Environment Editor that lets you build your own environment and create layouts for your trains.
Can I share custom environments with other players?
Yes. Train Sim supports sharing custom environments with other players.
Where can I get help with Creative Mode?
You can use the official Creative Mode Instructions page.
Controls and Help
How do I learn the controls?
You can use the official Train Sim Instructions page.
Does Train Sim work offline?
On Android, the Google Play listing says Train Sim supports offline play.
How do I report bugs or suggest features?
The best place to report bugs, suggest features, and talk about Train Sim is our Discord server. You can join here: https://discord.gg/DzxjTmrvCr
Updates
Does Train Sim get regular updates?
Yes. Train Sim is actively updated, with new content, feature improvements, bug fixes, and technical updates released over time.
What kind of updates does Train Sim get?
Updates usually include new trains, new environments, Creative Mode improvements, and gameplay improvements such as leaderboards, train filtering, vehicle crashing, steam improvements, UI improvements, and bug fixes.
Suggestions and Feature Requests
How do I suggest new trains for Train Sim?
The best place to suggest new trains for Train Sim is our Discord server. You can also contact us directly through our Contact Us page.
How do I report bugs in Train Sim?
The best place to report bugs in Train Sim is our Discord server. You can also contact us directly through our Contact Us page.
How do I suggest new features for Train Sim?
The best place to suggest new features for Train Sim is our Discord server. You can also contact us directly through our Contact Us page.
Still have a question?
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