Last updated on January 31st, 2026 at 06:01 am
Build A Train 2 – Education Game Review
Build A Train 2 is a Education/Simulation/Family game from Playtend Apps LLP, first launched in 22nd March 2014.
It’s rated 4+ and currently has 24+ ratings on the App Store.
What Makes Build A Train 2 Stand Out
Build A Train 2 is the sequel to the top train app Build A Train!
MILLIONS of little train-lovers have enjoyed the original Build A Train, and many have asked us to be able to create their own maps.
Well now you can!
Build A Train 2 lets kids design their own custom train engines and cars, build their own maps, and then drive their trains on their maps.
It is the the perfect one-stop train adventure for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. It's also a universal app – buy once, play on any of your devices. Even better, all future content updates are included FREE in the full version of Build A Train 2.
PLEASE NOTE: Designed for kids aged 1-6.
Build A Train 2 includes the following features:
• Customize your train engines and cars
Choose from dozens of train templates to mix and match train bodies, windows, wheels, and more!
• 64 fun colors available
Color the perfect train. Literally thousands of possible trains will be at your child’s fingertips!
• Map builder
Design truly custom maps by selecting a terrain, a track layout, choosing the stations and even adding extras for flourish!
• Configure your train
Add up to 8 train engines and cars to your train configuration. Swipe through your train galleries, tap your favorites and drag them into place. Simply double tap to delete or drag a new one on top to replace.
• Drive your train on a map
Control the switches on the track to determine where your train goes. Control the speed of your train. Pick-up cargo and collect points.
NEW! Drag your control panel to the left, right or bottom of the screen!
• Unlockable content
Start with a few map elements and unlock items through gameplay, by driving on the maps and picking up cargo. Watch your child’s face light up as he or she earns new items!
Available in English, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish!
If you enjoy Build A Train 2, please let us know by giving us a rating or review on the App Store!
We also appreciate direct feedback and bug reports, which we will address within 1-2 business days. Email us at [email protected]
Enjoy!
This Education game offers engaging gameplay and regular updates for mobile players.
Player Feedback
As a newer release, Build A Train 2 is building its player community. Early feedback suggests .
Recent Updates & Development
Latest Update: 8th January 2018
Recent improvements include:
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
Updated for iOS 11
Download & Availability
Build A Train 2 is available through the official App Store for iOS devices.
Get Build A Train 2 on App Store
Requirements: Requires iPhone 5s / iPad Air / iPad Air (Cellular) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina, Cellular) / iPhone 6 / iPhone 6 Plus / iPad Air 2 / iPad Air 2 (Cellular) / iPad Mini 3 or later.
Compatible with iPhone and iPad devices.
Player Experience Highlights
Community Insight:
Its good and all but like can you let us have more train body didnt put words on the train Please if you do can you get a date that would be good. Biggest train fan Wesley.
Ive Been A Fan Since we Was 4 And Still Play This Game. But Ive Been Thinking We Need More Stuff, So Heres A List Of Things we Want: Locomotives- ES44AC/DC M7/A M8 M9/A P32AC-DM P40DC P42DC SC44 SCB40 ALC42 R77 R156 And Train Cars/Coaches For The Following: P32AC-DM (Shoreliner we-III With Cab Cars) P40-42DC (Amfleet 1/2, Viewliner Cars we/II + Baggage) SC44 (Siemens Venture Cars, Same With SCB40 And ALC42) And Also Make Trains That Can Be Reversed (Flip Train Locomotives To Face The Other Way) Objects- Apartment (All Colors Of Rainbow) Empire State Building Chrysler Building Basically Anything In New York City Maps- We Need Elevation Thats It Bois.
Our son likes this game but needs steam locomotives.
We downloaded this app today (for when our niece and nephews are over) and we haven't stopped building trains and maps ourselves! Lol we like the ability to customize the maps and it is really cool to be able to unlock items as you play. We'll check back after some kids play Build a Train 2 on our iPad and update what they thought; but we give it 5 stars right now! :) we also love the child lock Playtend has in place so kids aren't able to just go to the App Store from the game.
Needs iOS8 fixes we think. Buggy right now.
User feedback from Apple App Store
App Details
- Version: 1.0.1
- Size: 99.92 MB
- iOS: 8.0 or later
- Languages: AR, EN, FR, DE, HU, IT, JA, KO, PT, RU, ZH, ES
- Content Advisory:
- Developer: Playtend Apps LLP
Last updated: 8th January 2018 | Genre: Education, Simulation | Developer: Playtend Apps LLP