Locomancer

Eric Lipschutz

Released: Feb 28, 2017
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Last updated: 14 Sep 2026, 19:09 GMT

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24 May 2024Developer post
Go Go Gadget Pancake Mode
TLDR: The game now has official non-VR support for both keyboard+mouse and controller. It also runs on Steam Deck. For best Steam Deck performance, I recommend forcing it to use Proton instead of the native Linux build. This update started life as a content update adding some mon
10 Oct 2022Developer post
Locomancer Resurrection
The Locomancer has returned from the dead and brought some treats with him including... Two new build spaces! Attic Backyard Five new glove styles Rubber, HEV, Crystal, Deco, and Skeletal In addition to the new content, ambient occlusion has been added to help improve the visual
07 Sep 2022Developer post
RIP
09 Feb 2021Developer post
Locomancer Going Free
It's been 4 years since Locomancer was released and 2 years since it was last updated. In my mind the game has run out of steam which is why I am making the game free for it's 4th birthday. Starting February 28th the game will be free for everyone forever.
30 Mar 2019Developer post
Layout Contest Ends Tomorrow
Don't forget to post your entries to the discussion thread:
25 Mar 2019Developer post
Layout Contest Reminder
Don't forget that you have one week left to submit an entry for the layout contest.
13 Mar 2019Developer post
Remember that the layout contest ends on the 15th
I guess unless people would like an extension. I don't want to rush people if they're still working on submissions.
08 Mar 2019Developer post
Layout Contest Reminder and Content Update
There's still a week left for you to submit your layout to the contest . I'm also releasing an update that adds some new content and improves the models for a few things. I added a wooden train set inspired by that one popular brand for kids that I don't know if I can legally men
28 Feb 2019Developer post
Second Anniversary Sale and Layout Creation Contest
It's been two years since Locomancer was officially released. To celebrate it's on sale for the next week and I'm running a layout creation contest that you can read about HERE . Thank you to everyone who has played the game and especially to those who have given feedback that ha
16 Feb 2019Developer post
New Flexible Track Types
This update adds a flexible bridge and a flexible elevated rail. It also tweaks how the old flexible track works (they all behave similar to the flexible tunnels). These new pieces can be found in the Track Extensions drawer. There are also some under the hood changes that I've b
21 Dec 2018Developer post
Update to add holiday start scene
11 Nov 2018Developer post
Small update to fix tunnel bug
This update fixes a bug where tunnels placed at the border between two tables would not load from a save correctly.
09 Nov 2018Developer post
Small Update
Fixed bug that caused custom models to not be loaded from saves.
26 Oct 2018Developer post
Oh hi, Mark!
Locomancer now has TWO whole rooms to build in! I know, it's a little excessive, but I figured a little extra space couldn't hurt. The new room is under the sea themed...definitely not aping the style of a certain other submarine game. I actually built the room last December, but
13 Aug 2018Developer post
The Light at the End of the Tunnel may be an Oncoming Train
There have been a few static tunnels in the game for a while, but none of them were all that useful. This update builds on the flexible track from the last one to bring you flexible tunnels. These tunnels bend, twist, and cut holes through terrain. They snap to tables but can als
03 Jul 2018Developer post
It's About Time
After two years of saying I wanted to, I've finally gotten around to adding deformable terrain. Along with the terrain I've implemented flexible track that allows you to more easily built on the new terrain or just make interesting curves you couldn't before. This track can be ma
After two years of saying I wanted to, I've finally gotten around to adding deformable terrain.
Along with the terrain I've implemented flexible track that allows you to more easily built on the new terrain or just make interesting curves you couldn't before. This track can be manipulated by grabbing it by the endpoints and moving them around.
The deformable terrain comes in the form of a new table that once placed can be edited with the new terraforming tool.
When held near a deformable table, editable points will be highlighted within the tools radius.
Pressing and holding the trackpad (or A button on Oculus/WMR) will let you raise and lower the highlighted area.
You can adjust the range and falloff of the selected area with the dials on the end of the Terraformer's prongs.
You can also paint this new terrain multiple colors allowing you to create snow topped mountains and green valleys.
In addition to these new flexible features, I've added two new locomotives:
As well as a light control signal block, a double-wide crossing guard, and a little trainarium.
Changes:

Added deformable terrain and Terraformer tool
Added flexible track
Added Deco loco
Added Punter loco
Added light control signal block
Added double-wide RR crossing guard
Added bell to RR crossing guard
Stopped bell and horn signal blocks pausing control sequences
Added trainarium
Rearranged locomotive inventory drawer
Known bug: Terraformer sometimes loses ability to terraform (I know, it had one job)
Linux build coming soon.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1430077455
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10 Mar 2018Developer post
The Automation Update
I've been wanting to add the ability to automate driving locomotives for a while. Originally, I had planned on adding a wiring system that let you connect sensors to various things, but the interface for that always seemed like it would be too complex both to implement and to use
I've been wanting to add the ability to automate driving locomotives for a while. Originally, I had planned on adding a wiring system that let you connect sensors to various things, but the interface for that always seemed like it would be too complex both to implement and to use.
Signal boxes and blocks are the solution that I came up with. Signal blocks can be attached to a signal box to create a sequence of actions that will be performed by locomotives when they pass through that signal box.
Each block performs a single action which can be adjusted by turning their dials to the desired setting. If you have a sequence that you want to use in multiple places you can copy the stack or the signal box it's connected to.
The available blocks are:

Brake for setting the brake.
Throttle for setting speed.
Bell for ringing the bell (if there is one).
Whistle for blowing the whistle or horn.
Switch direction for changing directions at switches.
Doors for opening/closing the left, right, middle, or all three sets of doors.
Decouple for decoupling the front or back coupling.
Wait for pausing between actions.
The signal box and blocks can be found in the misc drawer of the toolbox.
I've uploaded a small example layout to the workshop:
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1324893272
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10 Mar 2018Developer post
The Automation Update
I've been wanting to add the ability to automate driving locomotives for a while. Originally, I had planned on adding a wiring system that let you connect sensors to various things, but the interface for that always seemed like it would be too complex both to implement and to use
I've been wanting to add the ability to automate driving locomotives for a while. Originally, I had planned on adding a wiring system that let you connect sensors to various things, but the interface for that always seemed like it would be too complex both to implement and to use.
Signal boxes and blocks are the solution that I came up with. Signal blocks can be attached to a signal box to create a sequence of actions that will be performed by locomotives when they pass through that signal box.
Each block performs a single action which can be adjusted by turning their dials to the desired setting. If you have a sequence that you want to use in multiple places you can copy the stack or the signal box it's connected to.
The available blocks are:

Brake for setting the brake.
Throttle for setting speed.
Bell for ringing the bell (if there is one).
Whistle for blowing the whistle or horn.
Switch direction for changing directions at switches.
Doors for opening/closing the left, right, middle, or all three sets of doors.
Decouple for decoupling the front or back coupling.
Wait for pausing between actions.
The signal box and blocks can be found in the misc drawer of the toolbox.
I've uploaded a small example layout to the workshop:
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1324893272
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08 Mar 2018Developer post
Bug Fixes
Fixed paint tool, save camera, and fire extinguisher disappearing Fixed switch direction dial on control panel locking hand when no train is selected. Hid character model and grid when saving tool bench thumbnails There's some new content in there as well, but I need to create so
Fixed paint tool, save camera, and fire extinguisher disappearing
Fixed switch direction dial on control panel locking hand when no train is selected.
Hid character model and grid when saving tool bench thumbnails
There's some new content in there as well, but I need to create some example layouts/a video before I can talk about it.
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08 Mar 2018Developer post
Bug Fixes
Fixed paint tool, save camera, and fire extinguisher disappearing Fixed switch direction dial on control panel locking hand when no train is selected. Hid character model and grid when saving tool bench thumbnails There's some new content in there as well, but I need to create so
Fixed paint tool, save camera, and fire extinguisher disappearing
Fixed switch direction dial on control panel locking hand when no train is selected.
Hid character model and grid when saving tool bench thumbnails
There's some new content in there as well, but I need to create some example layouts/a video before I can talk about it.
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Updates & announcements

Two new build spaces!

Attic

Backyard

Five new glove styles

Rubber, HEV, Crystal, Deco, and Skeletal