Design your own layout, plan your tracks, and bring your ideal train yard to life – Train Yard Builder celebrates creativity and thoughtful planning. And this week, it also celebrates purpose.
As part of the Ocean Fest Steam Sale 2025, we’re donating 10% of profits to ocean conservation efforts. From June 5th to June 12th, your passion for building can directly support cleaner seas and healthier marine life. The game is 40% off during the event – a perfect chance to start building for fun and for change.
We appreciate your support – not just for the game but for the world around us. Let’s stay on the right track and keep building something that matters. Thank you for reading, and happy Ocean Fest!
Today, we’re making a stop for all of the future model train enthusiasts! As the Train Yard Builder has its own Steam Daily Deal! If you can’t make it today, then don’t worry. We’ll be waiting for all delayed passengers until the 10th of February! That’s right! The discount will continue even after the daily deal so that everyone can enjoy this relaxing game!
But that’s not all! Along with the Daily Deal, we’re also adding a minor update to the game! From now on, you’ll be able to change the direction of the train's movement. With this addition, you’ll be finally able to steer your train in 2 directions. You can watch more about the update in the short video we've prepared for you just below!
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/44776 We're also going to release a new game later this year. Jump into Campus Life and create your own college freshman. Experience the hardships of college in this amusing and engaging life sim game. Study hard and party even harder. Join a fraternity to meet new, interesting individuals. It is entirely up to you how your academic career will progress!
We hope any newcomer will love the game as much as we do! And to all of our loyal players, we want to thank you again for all the love you’ve poured into our game! Be sure to join our Discord community! We love talking with you all and seeing new faces would make us smile!
Happy modelling and painting! Jacob and the Developers Team
Train Yard Builder - First Discount ever!
Hello, Gamers!
We’re so glad to hear how much you’re enjoying the game! With that in mind, we wanted to make it more accessible to players who haven’t enjoyed it so far. So we decided to sell the Train Yard Builder for a reduced price of 20% for 11 days (Until 03.11)!
Whether you’re a seasoned designer or someone looking to try something new, the Workshop is the perfect place to let your imagination run wild. You can create, share and explore content. The possibilities are endless, and we can’t wait to see what you come up with.
Time to work on your models!🎨
Let’s not forget that the game has had workshop support since its launch. But as with every Steam Workshop, it needs some creative people to add their incredible creations to the workshop so everyone can enjoy them! So go ahead, grab your tools and start building your collection! We’ll keep our eyes on the workshop, and maybe we’ll share the best creations that you create… 👀
Our community has been hard at work! Creations like St. Peter’s Cathedral, Wooden Watermill and many other amazing dioramas await you. There's so much to inspire your next creation. Don’t be shy—browse through and share your favourites!
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3332290095 🚀 Let’s build something unique together—head to our Steam Workshop and start creating today!
Let’s get back to the discount for the last time…
As always, along with the sale of the main game, you can also grab the bundles at a reduced price!
Once again, we wanted to thank you for your continued support for the game! Be on the watch for more changes in the future. Remember, we are always open to discussing your needs, problems or suggestions.
Happy Gaming! Jacob and the Developers Team
Train Yard Builder Update #3 - Hotfixes!
Hello, Gamers!
We’re so delighted that you’re enjoying Train Yard Builder so much! We have another batch of fresh hotfixes for you. This time we focused more on improving the stability of the game as well as making the game more accessible for all!
Check out the detailed list of changes below:
Detail drawing range settings have been added
Additional information has been added for tasks involving cleaning, painting, dioramas, and museum task
More diorama presets with museum task models with bug-proofing changes
Fixed ghosts of the basketball court and railroad crossing
German characters have been added to the key hints
Camera jumping has been disabled while working on dioramas
The hint during object painting has been moved above the variant list, as it pertains to the variants
Text-containing hints have been enlarged
Some fonts have been enlarged
Detail drawing range settings have been added
Additional information has been added for tasks involving cleaning, painting, dioramas, and museum task
The levitating EP101 train after loading the game has been fixed
Implemented generating diorama tasks with museum models
Fixed problem with loading placed models on the dioramas
Once again we wanted to thank you for your continued support for the game! Be on the watch for more changes in the future. Remember, we are always open to discussing your needs, problems or suggestions.
Happy Gaming! Jacob and the Developers Team
Train Yard Builder Update #2 - Photo Mode is ON!
Hello, Gamers!
Thank you for the support we've received since the launch. Hearing how much you're enjoying the game fills us with pride and satisfaction. We worked hard to bring a new batch of improvements for you over the past week and while doing so we’ve added a few new things to the collection.
The biggest and most of the requested features was a Photo Mode so with a few bits and pieces we managed to add it to the game!
With addition we added some other stuff:
A keyboard shortcut has been added to the camera system responsible for switching to the next train
An option to disable the grid while placing objects has been added
Added 9 new track variants
Added settings to adjust the camera movement speed in building mode
Diorama tasks based on a new presets with backward compatibility
Added a new diorama presets
Updated available diorama preset list (restricted to default items)
New mails that informs about new exhibitions or completed exhibitions
Along with the new addition you can read the full batch of fixes down below:
Fixed problem with missing restrictions in diorama task- Redundant items in the inventory have been fixed.
Tags are now correctly highlighted when the search matches a visible tag.
After hiding the UI in the camera system, the change of the train was blocked when the UI reappeared.- Displaying a message about the inability to place the table
Hide a storyline button if there is no previous save to load
Disabled game mode hint in the pause menu in sandbox mode
Fixed removing placeables from sub-grids & removing museum items on task completed
Fixed displaying task items on the first enter to the cleaning machine
The 'User Made' tag has been removed from the tags in the Storyline game
The 'Used' tag has been removed from the tags in the Sandbox game
Fixed the issue where used items were not being found using the Search Field
Fixed snapping dioramas to grid
Fixed problem that dioramas didn't fit into diorama tool placing area
Fixed occuring foliage items in sandbox inventory when we filter them by searcher (ex. trees)
Optimized terrain resetting under placed model
Fixed cloning dioramas after placing in sandbox
Fixed some textures not saving on objects that can be painted
Fixed loading items in sandbox mode and removed missing item data
Fixed unlocking "The Great Exhibition" achievement
Remember, we are always open to discussing your needs, problems or suggestions. Once again, thank you for the support you have given us!
Happy Gaming! Jacob and the Developers Team
Train Yard Builder 1st Hotfix!
Hello, Gamers!
We see you enjoying the game for the past few days. But we’ve also heard the voices of those who can’t enjoy the game as much. Developers have been working hard to fix the issues some of you reported since the premiere. Here’s the detailed patchlist!
Added an instruction button to the mods panel.
Fixed issues with cancelling exhibitions in specific cases.
Updated the URL address to the Steam Workshop.
Fixed the display of correct binding icons.
Fixed the issue where models would disappear when dragged off the table.
Fixed a null reference exception when dragging groups of models.
Fixed saving rebind changes.
Fixed issues with the game not working on Steam Deck.
Fixed saving and loading model colour variants in diorama schemas, table schemas, and related mods.
Fixed camera resetting to the current table's bounds in sandbox mode.
Disabled the highlighting of modded items after loading the game.
Fixed the issue where rebinding WSAD keys in build mode was not possible.
Fixed the management of available diorama task items.
Added an additional check to ignore museum items in diorama tasks.
Fixed the display of single selected model hints when multiple models are already selected.
Fixed the correct popup display when only one model is selected using the multi-select tool.
Fixed loading the Circus on a table.
Set up missing item tags (Circus, Ferris Wheel, Steel Bridge Ramp, Wooden Cart 1 and 2).
Fixed incorrect key hint icons on the Steam Deck.
Removed mods locally after unsubscribing from the Steam Workshop.
Fixed downloading all subscribed mods on each game start, even when they are already downloaded in the Steamapps Workshop files.
Fixed the display of mod titles and descriptions from the Steam Workshop.
Fixed invalid textures on trains/carriages in boxes.
Fixed the generation of painting task parameters.
Fixed the simultaneous display of multiple tasks.
Fixed a blocker in the painting task.
Updated the list of tags in the mod project.
Fixed the position of the lights on the Class 8 train.
Fixed word search in tags.
Fixed the ability to place models while in camera tool mode.
Fixed the ability to display the inventory UI in table management.
Fixed the collider that was blocking interaction with model boxes (storyline).
Managed the disabling of ceiling lamps when entering building mode (sandbox).
Fixed camera clipping in building mode (sandbox).
Added zoom sensitivity option
Added trains and carriages boxes inspection functionality
The tag-based removal tool function has been fixed.
Fixed the collision with Grandpa's table in the museum to prevent falling under the map.
We’ve also wanted to thank you for such a warm welcome for Train Yard Builder! The reviews have been heartwarming. Remember that the game will be on the Release Discount until the 23rd of September.
Thank you so much for your continued support! We hope you’ll enjoy the game and will fulfil your creativity! As always, we invite you to follow us on our social media channels to stay up to date with the latest news. Our official Discord server is open to everyone.
Happy Creating! ~Jacob and the Developer Team
Train Yard Builder is Out Now! Check out the Launch Trailer!
Hello, Gamers!
Today is the day you’ve been waiting for! Train Yard Builder is Live! Get ready to create the diorama of your dreams, paint the models to your liking, restore the old ones you used, and fulfil the museum tasks with perfect precision!
After the intensive development of the game, We’re leaving some of that creative freedom for you with the Modding support implemented into the game!
Check out the newest Launch Trailer! P.S. The trailer was created with the help of our Community Playtesters! Big applause for them!
Let the Game start!
We decided to give you a 10% discount because of the premiere! But wait there’s more! Also, we’ve prepared some Bundles so you can get more than one game in a lowered price!
Thank you so much for your continued support! We hope you’ll enjoy the game and will fulfil your creativity! As always, we invite you to follow us on our social media channels to stay up to date with the latest news. Our official Discord server is open to everyone. If you like active communication with the community or want to be closer to the devs, there's no better time to join than today!
Happy Creating! ~Jacob and the Developer Team
New Trailer & Release date!
Hello, Gamers!
This was a wild ride, but we’re finally ready to show you the new trailer for Train Yard Builder! But wait! That’s not all! Along with the trailer we’re rolling out the release date! Check more information down below!
Who’s ready for more trains?
Choo choo!
As you can see the whole game got a bit of a graphical glow-up compared to the previous trailer. Get ready to create the Dioramas of your dreams. Paint the models and prepare some scenes for fellow hobbyists!
Release Date!
Get your train driver hat ready! The game launches on September the 16th! I hope by that time you’ll be ready to create your favourite diorama. If you want to know more visit our freshly updated Steam Page!
Jacob and The Development Team
New Features and Exciting Additions in Train Yard Builder!
Hello, Gamers!
We are thrilled to present the latest devlog, packed with exciting updates and announcements about Train Yard Builder. Below, you’ll find detailed descriptions of some of the new features along with screenshots that showcase what we've been working on lately.
New User Interface
We’re introducing a completely revamped user interface that is not only more intuitive but also visually appealing. Our design team has focused on improving readability and navigation, making your gaming experience even more enjoyable.
Model Painting
One of the most anticipated features is the ability to paint models. You can now personalize your in-game objects by adding unique colors and patterns. The painting tools are easy to use, yet offer various artistic possibilities.
Modding!
In response to community requests, we’ve implemented a modding feature. You can now easily add your own modifications to the game and share them with other players. The interface is straightforward, and the sharing process is quick and hassle-free.
Messaging and Task System
We have also enhanced the in-game messaging system to streamline task management. Now, you can receive, review, and accept tasks directly from the messaging system. This feature also allows you to track task progress and communicate with task givers, making mission and goal completion much more efficient.
Museum Concept
We’re working on a new location - the museum. Above, you can see a concept drawing and an early screenshot of this location under construction. The museum will be a place where players can showcase their models related to the game world’s history and interact with unique items and artifacts.
Summary
We hope you enjoy these new additions and changes. Our team is working hard to continuously develop and improve the game based on your feedback and suggestions. Thank you for your ongoing support, and we invite you to try out the new features.
We eagerly await your feedback!
The Development Team
Train Yard Builder - Christmas Stream
All aboard, train enthusiasts!
Get ready for an exclusive sneak peek into the evolution of our game and more!
Responding to our community requests, we've introduced controller support for an even smoother experience.🚂🎄
Another surprise is a few holiday-themed additions placed in the game. Who doesn't love a beautifully adorned Christmas tree? 🎄✨
It's time for reflection and a sprinkle of Christmas magic! 🚂✨ Go and watch our stream
