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Train Shunting

How to Play

Drive a locomotive between side tracks, couple and uncouple colorful cars, and build the numbered train shown on screen. A free puzzle game for kids.

How to Play

  1. Hold an arrow button to drive the locomotive. Bump into cars to couple them.
  2. Tap a round numbered switch to change the way the track goes.
  3. Tap a yellow mark or the scissors button to uncouple a car.
  4. Build the train shown on screen, with the numbers in the right order, behind the locomotive.

About this Game

Train Shunting is based on Inglenook Shunting, a classic railway puzzle by Neil Fraser. Each puzzle has eight cars and you must pick out only the numbered ones. The game starts with three cars and grows to five. Fewer couplings earn more stars. There is no time limit.

Common Questions

Is there a time limit?

No. Your child can think and try as long as they like.

Can it be played with the keyboard?

Yes. The arrow keys drive, keys 1 and 2 change the switches and the space bar uncouples.

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