Pocket Trains: Railroad Tycoon

Name: Pocket Trains: Railroad Tycoon
Rating: 4.7 (3021 reviews)
Author: NimbleBit LLC

Railroad Empire Tycoon

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad

3K Ratings
Awards

Editors’ Choice

Apps
Ages

13+
Years
Category

Simulation
Developer

NimbleBit LLC
Language

EN
+ 7 More
Size

156.4
MB

From the creators of Pocket Planes and Tiny Tower comes Pocket Trains! Manage and grow multiple railroads by hauling important cargo around the world. Collect parts to construct all the different train types from Steamers to Diesels, and complete daily events to unlock special trains beyond imagination! Stop reading and start constructing your railroad empire in Pocket Trains!

Ratings & Reviews

4.7

out of 5

3K Ratings

Editors’ Choice

Another marvelous simulation from the creators of the widely acclaimed Tiny Tower, Pocket Trains expertly condenses the complex mechanics of large-scale rail transport into compelling gameplay. Starting with just a few rail lines, you’ll slowly add cars, tracks, and licenses until you’re delivering goods to major cities across Europe—and eventually around the world. A charming presentation imparts plenty of personality while helping make the experience of growing your empire thoroughly satisfying.

Editors’ Choice

Another marvelous simulation from the creators of the widely acclaimed Tiny Tower, Pocket Trains expertly condenses the complex mechanics of large-scale rail transport into compelling gameplay. Starting with just a few rail lines, you’ll slowly add cars, tracks, and licenses until you’re delivering goods to major cities across Europe—and eventually around the world. A charming presentation imparts plenty of personality while helping make the experience of growing your empire thoroughly satisfying.
Player Experience
08/31/2019

Maxwell Reese
Dear developersI have been playing the game for awhile and everything is quite perfect, although I really think that the game would be even better if added different time setting, some may agree as well. I have always thought that the afternoon setting was cool but became a boring setting after awhile; not trying to be unappreciative. Now I know there are limits to what you developers can do. However I think adding elements like different time or weather setting like nighttime, dawn, dusk can really add something special to your game. In addition headlights for the trains would be fantastic to give that aesthetic feel at night. I’m not sure if the team had abandoned the game. Surely not, but I would love to see some updates. Not only to improve your player experience but your game infinitely. Feel free to reply, as I want and wish the best for your games. As a genuine player, I thank you.
Player Experience
08/31/2019

Maxwell Reese

Dear developersI have been playing the game for awhile and everything is quite perfect, although I really think that the game would be even better if added different time setting, some may agree as well. I have always thought that the afternoon setting was cool but became a boring setting after awhile; not trying to be unappreciative. Now I know there are limits to what you developers can do. However I think adding elements like different time or weather setting like nighttime, dawn, dusk can really add something special to your game. In addition headlights for the trains would be fantastic to give that aesthetic feel at night. I’m not sure if the team had abandoned the game. Surely not, but I would love to see some updates. Not only to improve your player experience but your game infinitely. Feel free to reply, as I want and wish the best for your games. As a genuine player, I thank you.
Its a little like being trapped in an unhealthy relationship...
05/11/2020

Panzer Pete XLVII
I love playing this game, but it has several issues that I find so frustrating that at times I am tempted to delete it and just move on to something else. 1) You work like crazy to earn crates that contain engine parts so you can get more capable engines. But, about 40% of the crates turn out to be parts for the “steamers” which are the least capable engines and since you don’t need them, you either just stack them up in a yard or sell them off for peanuts. 2) I have also lost many crates just dropping them in a switching yard only to have them disappear when another train tries to recover them. 3) The map does not scroll. So, although you can build a track across the entire Atlantic Ocean from Lisbon, Portugal to New York City in the United States, you cannot go across narrow distance from Alaska to Siberia.This game has been out since 2013 and I’ve been playing it since 2014. About two years ago it just disappeared and I lost everything - including lots of engines and routes that I paid real money for. The customer service folks tried to help, but I could not get the game restored. After a year off, I reinstalled and started over - because it really is fun, but although there are some new features, it still is kind of basic and glitchy. I’m still playing, and occasionally paying real money to improve my rail empire, but you might think twice before getting involved in this.
Its a little like being trapped in an unhealthy relationship...
05/11/2020

Panzer Pete XLVII

I love playing this game, but it has several issues that I find so frustrating that at times I am tempted to delete it and just move on to something else. 1) You work like crazy to earn crates that contain engine parts so you can get more capable engines. But, about 40% of the crates turn out to be parts for the “steamers” which are the least capable engines and since you don’t need them, you either just stack them up in a yard or sell them off for peanuts. 2) I have also lost many crates just dropping them in a switching yard only to have them disappear when another train tries to recover them. 3) The map does not scroll. So, although you can build a track across the entire Atlantic Ocean from Lisbon, Portugal to New York City in the United States, you cannot go across narrow distance from Alaska to Siberia.This game has been out since 2013 and I’ve been playing it since 2014. About two years ago it just disappeared and I lost everything - including lots of engines and routes that I paid real money for. The customer service folks tried to help, but I could not get the game restored. After a year off, I reinstalled and started over - because it really is fun, but although there are some new features, it still is kind of basic and glitchy. I’m still playing, and occasionally paying real money to improve my rail empire, but you might think twice before getting involved in this.
Unable to play game due to glitch.
03/23/2020

Read It Twice
I will start by saying this game has a 4/5 not only because it is a NIMBLEBIT title, but because the Game functions have already caught my attention. Nimblebit never fails to achieve creating a game with just the right spice on something simple and sweet.Fortunately this is the first glitch I have ever experienced in one of your games, for that I am more than grateful! Unfortunately this loop causes my game to freeze, not crash, but instead sit still and give the command to (in game) build a track to Munich whilst showing a red arrow to the location on the map. In clarification- I choose Munich as instructed and as the red arrow appears the insert box appears reading the option to buy Munich , however with this illustration on the screen and the red arrow pointing behind it, the game halts and won’t budge. I do look on to the horizon of staying tuned and crossing my fingers that you guys could assist me in this slight problem I am having. This is the first time I’ve actually reached out ever, so to hear from you guys would be absolutely fantastic! Thank you so much.
Unable to play game due to glitch.
03/23/2020

Read It Twice

I will start by saying this game has a 4/5 not only because it is a NIMBLEBIT title, but because the Game functions have already caught my attention. Nimblebit never fails to achieve creating a game with just the right spice on something simple and sweet.Fortunately this is the first glitch I have ever experienced in one of your games, for that I am more than grateful! Unfortunately this loop causes my game to freeze, not crash, but instead sit still and give the command to (in game) build a track to Munich whilst showing a red arrow to the location on the map. In clarification- I choose Munich as instructed and as the red arrow appears the insert box appears reading the option to buy Munich , however with this illustration on the screen and the red arrow pointing behind it, the game halts and won’t budge. I do look on to the horizon of staying tuned and crossing my fingers that you guys could assist me in this slight problem I am having. This is the first time I’ve actually reached out ever, so to hear from you guys would be absolutely fantastic! Thank you so much.

+ Updated link to NEW player Discord + Bug fix for holiday trains New in 1.7 ------- + New Bullet Maglev Special Train! + New Job Cars! + Ability to gift multiple parts at a time + Ability to gift whole engines + New VIP perk! + Ability to bulk open normal crates + New passenger costumes + New train line colors + Added community links to main menu + UI improvement for devices with rounded corners

Version 1.8.7

Nov 3

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