# steam locomotive choo-choo — Let's run with SL! > Simulate running a steam locomotive with interactive controls and special features. (iPhone/iPad app by hiroyuki uchida.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steam-locomotive-choo-choo/id1093525416 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [hiroyuki uchida](https://appshunter.io/developer/669938829) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Family, Simulation - Price: Free - Rating: 4.60/5 from 25 App Store ratings - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 194 MB - Languages: American English, Japanese - Released: 2016-03-19 - Data updated: 2026-08-17 - Monetization: ad-supported - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steam-locomotive-choo-choo/id1093525416/reviews.md ## What is steam locomotive choo? This is an app where you can run and play an SL (steam locomotive). Tap the coal icon to enter the firebox. As the firepower increases and the boiler pressure increases, the speed of the SL increases. On the other hand, if you don't add coal, the speed will decrease and you will eventually stop. Please adjust the amount of coal and adjust the speed accordingly. Various other icons will also appear, so please tap them. There are 4 types of special items. Once used, you will be able to use that button as much as you like for a certain period of time. 1. "Big Button": When you tap this icon, the train or Shinkansen will become huge in two stages. 2. "Fumikiri": Tap this icon to leave as many railroad crossings as you like. 3. "Freight Train": Tap this icon to make the freight train pass. 4. "Combustion accelerator": Tapping the combustion accelerator will greatly increase the firepower and speed up the speed by a trillion. ・SL icon: Transforms into another SL. ・Railroad crossing icon: A railway crossing will appear. ・Tunnel icon: A tunnel will appear. - Iron bridge icon: A railway bridge will appear. ・Scenery switching icon: Change route to a place with a different scenery. - Horn icon: You can sound the horn. ・Station icon: You can automatically stop at the station. ●Many working cars also appear on the road in the foreground. Police cars, ambulances, fire engines, route buses, etc. will appear, so please tap on them. I can't wait to see what happens. *You can play this train game for free until the end. ## Key features - Manage firebox and boiler pressure - Control train speed - Unlock special item abilities - Interact with railroad crossings - Spawn freight trains - Change train appearance - Sound the train horn ## Frequently asked questions about steam locomotive choo ### How do I control the speed of the steam locomotive choo-choo? You control the speed by managing the firebox. Tapping the coal icon adds coal, increasing firepower and boiler pressure, which in turn increases the train's speed. Conversely, not adding coal will decrease speed. ### What are the special items in steam locomotive choo-choo? There are four special items: 'Big Button' to enlarge the train, 'Fumikiri' to create railroad crossings, 'Freight Train' to spawn a freight train, and 'Combustion accelerator' to drastically increase speed. ### Can I change the appearance of the steam locomotive? Yes, you can transform into another SL by tapping the SL icon. This allows for variety in the trains you can operate within the game. ### Does steam locomotive choo-choo have multiplayer? The description does not mention any multiplayer functionality. It appears to be a single-player simulation experience. ### Is steam locomotive choo-choo free to play? Yes, you can play this train game for free until the end. However, it does contain advertisements. ### What devices is steam locomotive choo-choo available on? The app is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, indicating compatibility with iOS platforms. ### How often is steam locomotive choo-choo updated? The app was last updated on April 24, 2024, suggesting regular maintenance and potential content additions. ### Does steam locomotive choo-choo have ads? Yes, this app contains advertisements, as indicated by the 'hasAds' flag being true. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 00.00.32 — 2024-04-24 Made interface changes and performance improvements ### 00.00.29 — 2020-02-21 The support URL and marketing URL displayed on AppStore have been changed. ### 00.00.28 — 2019-05-15 I changed the layout. ### 00.00.27 — 2018-11-25 No release notes. ### 00.00.25 — 2018-06-27 No release notes. ## Apps similar to steam locomotive choo | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Express Train & Rail Road Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/express-train-and-rail-road-game/id1068157982) | 4.6 (39) | Free | Games | | [Train Station Kit](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-station-kit/id1222326214) | 4.7 (31) | Free | Games | | [googolChooChoo3D2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/googolchoochoo3d2/id1223923252) | 3.9 (32) | Free | Games | | [googolChooChoo3D](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/googolchoochoo3d/id642845435) | 3.5 (65) | Free | Games | | [Train Roller Coaster](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-roller-coaster/id1609586772) | 4.7 (185) | Free | Games | | [Living Coloring](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/living-coloring/id1438688256) | 4.6 (141) | Free | Games | ## More apps by hiroyuki uchida - [Hiragana blocks](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiragana-blocks/id807432982) - [TrainCanCan](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traincancan/id957274644) - [Train CanCan S](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-cancan-s/id989644893) - [Train Zoom-Zoom](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-zoom-zoom/id1037842833) - [おしゃべりつみきDX【ひらがな、さんすう、しりとり】](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dx/id1042625319) - [TrainZoomZoomS](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trainzoomzooms/id1042626022) All apps by hiroyuki uchida: https://appshunter.io/developer/669938829 ## Related topics [locomotives](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/locomotives) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-17.*