Old app, but it works!
Great app, that gets harder the longer you play. I don’t understand the high scores that seem impossibly fast, but other than that, it’s a great implementation of Allen’s classic puzzle!!
Fun
A great digital version of John Allen’s Timesaver switching game. I think the Wizard of Monterey would approve .
Fun
Love the challenge of unsubscribing the puzzles
good learning opportunity
Optimizing switching operations is what’s learned from the Timesaver . Sidings are short, so strategic moves save time in putting the cars where they need to be.
Very calming and rewarding app
After getting the hang of how things work with a gentle start the mechanics lend themselves to being thoughtful and calm. Pretty much perfect for me to unwind with.
Doesn’t work on any of my lPads
Nice program but only works on my iPhones. But my iPhone screen is to small. I want to use it on one of my iPads but it crashes after I go through the training yard. I have tried it on 2 of my iPads, one is an original 9” running ios 9.4 and another is my 12.9” Pro running ios 17.???
All aboard
Neat little game for those who want to challenge themselves. Not as easy as you think. Love it. Hope there’s another version with more tracks
Great puzzle game for train lovers!
Lots of fun, and you can play levels over to look for more efficient ways to improve your time. A must for any train lover, especially modellers.
Stopped working
Cannot uncouple cars any more. Bug?
Nice switching puzzle
Really nice app which is a good switching puzzle for Railroad fans. The only thing I would like to change would be to allow manual operation of the turnouts so that it’s even immersive and realistic.
Dazed but confused
If you like logic problems, this game is lots of fun.
The only prob I’ve had is that I bought the full version years ago and I’m still not able to play it. Mega disappointed.
The only prob I’ve had is that I bought the full version years ago and I’m still not able to play it. Mega disappointed.
One suggestion
A better Diesel locomotive sound would be nice 👍
Beautiful
If your looking for an addicting time waisted this is it, love it
Developer unresponsive
This is a great puzzle and I throughly enjoyed playing it up to #72. When I went to start #72 it crashed. It wiped out all my scores and put me back to novice. Although I could access all puzzles it still kept me as a novice and I had no controls for the engine or turnouts. It’s not my device that’s at fault because I have the same issue on both my iPad and iPhone. The biggest issue is I’ve emailed the developer a few times through the help and support section of the application and have not had any response for over two months. I really enjoyed playing Timesaver but I’m very frustrated that I’m ignored by the developer. I hate having to write a negative review but all I want is a response about the issue.
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Please save training
After completing the training for managing points, the “certification” is not saved if the app is closed.
Excellent Game (for the right person)
If you are looking for an action game, or one with a great deal of variety, this game is not for you. As described, it is a puzzle game set in a railroad environment. With minor variations, all of the 100 included puzzles are set in the same scene. It is about solving the puzzles, not about a story or beautiful, changing backgrounds.
Having said that, this is an excellent rendition of the classic switching game. The train movement is perfect! Very impressive! I would highly recommend this game for those who enjoy such puzzles.
Having said that, this is an excellent rendition of the classic switching game. The train movement is perfect! Very impressive! I would highly recommend this game for those who enjoy such puzzles.
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Great game
I’m still in the rookie stage, but enjoying the game. I would like to be able to turn my own switches but maybe it is available in a more advanced level. The font on the instructions is really small and hard to read but after you recognize the cars and destinations you don’t need to read them. It would also be nice to be able to pick different locomotives, but maybe in advanced levels. There should also be a rating on the number of moves and time as you don’t know how efficient you were. Overall I love the game.
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Love it! Very realistic
It’s almost like the real thing! I like everything about it. Wish there was more simulation games out there similar
Great “mental gymnastic”
Really would like to see how the “pros” are do this in usually half the time it takes me!😀
I’m building one on a shelf
After playing John Allen’s Timesaver in the app, I am more than ever determined to build one. I sat down and designed the very same configuration on my the layout software I use.
You’ll be hooked, enjoy switching and shunting.
You’ll be hooked, enjoy switching and shunting.
