Loco Shortline Operations

Railway sandbox with track building and physics-driven cargo hauling

TSRS · Released Dec 22, 2021 · Early Access

Early Access, no updates for over a year

Reviews: Very Positive; 93% of 58
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 2 years ago; Jul 10, 2024
Minimum PC: GTX 960; 16 GB RAM · 5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Loco Shortline Operations?

An Early Access transport simulation set across large maps. You buy locomotives and wagons, connect supply points by rail, and deliver goods to fund additional vehicles and buildings. Trucks, boats, cranes, and forklifts also help move cargo.

For you if...

+you enjoy managing fuel supplies and building supporting infrastructure
+you want to build and operate railways with friends

Not for you if...

−you want train driving without construction or resource management

What players say

93% of 58 reviews are positive

Players praise the build-and-haul progression and the ability to construct their own freight networks. Recurring complaints concern limited polish and slow updates, while some players also criticize awkward construction controls.

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Loco Shortline Operations system requirements

Minimum: GTX 960, 16 GB RAM, 5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Ryzen 1600
Graphics: GTX 960
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Storage: 5 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: A slower CPU will limit the amount of Physics vehicles

Does Loco Shortline Operations have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online and LAN. It also has a single-player mode.

Does Loco Shortline Operations run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Loco Shortline Operations use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam