Railfan (video game)
| Company type | Video game |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | December 20, 2006 |
| Founder | Ongakukan, Taito |
| Headquarters | Japan |
| Products | Train simulator video game for PlayStation 3 |
Railfan is a train simulator jointly developed by Ongakukan and Taito for the PlayStation 3, launched exclusively in Japan on December 20, 2006.
Train Simulator series
As a title within Ongakukan's Train Simulator collection, Railfan was followed by Actainment's Railfan: Taiwan High Speed Rail, which debuted across Asia in 2007.
Railfan routes
The game includes three distinct rail lines set in Chicago, Tokyo, and the Kyoto, Osaka region. Under the leadership of series producer and Ongakukan CEO Minoru Mukaiya, the development team captured each route in Full HD, showcasing stations located both in Illinois and Japan.
JR East Chūō Main Line (Tokyo)
Covering the segment of the East Japan Railway Company Chūō Main Line from Mitaka Station to Tokyo Station, this Tokyo route features the JR201 series train. The stations along this line are:
- Mitaka
- Kichijōji
- Nishi-Ogikubo
- Ogikubo
- Asagaya
- Kōenji
- Nakano
- Higashi-Nakano
- Ōkubo
- Shinjuku
- Yoyogi
- Sendagaya
- Shinanomachi
- Yotsuya
- Iidabashi
- Suidōbashi
- Ochanomizu
- Kanda
- Tokyo
CTA Brown Line (Chicago)
The Chicago Transit Authority's Brown Line operates between Fullerton and The Loop, covering 14 stations. It features a 4-car CTA 3200 'L' train. The stations served include:
- Fullerton
- Armitage
- Sedgwick
- Chicago
- Merchandise Mart
- Washington/Wells
- Quincy
- LaSalle/Van Buren
- Library-State/Van Buren
- Adams/Wabash
- Madison/Wabash
- Randolph/Wabash
- State/Lake
- Clark/Lake
KER Keihan Main Line (Kyoto, Osaka)
Spanning approximately 51 km, the Keihan Electric Railway Keihan Main Line connects Sanjō to Yodoyabashi. The line is operated using the Keihan 8000 (8000 series) trains. The principal stations along this route, in sequence, are:
- Demachiyanagi
- Marutamachi
- Sanjō
- Shijō
- Gojō
- Shichijō
- Tofukuji
- Tobakaido
- Fushimi-inari
- Fukakusa
- Fujinomori
- Sumizome
- Tambabashi
- Fushimi-momoyama
- Chushojima
- Yodo
- Yawatashi
- Hashimoto
- Kuzuha
- Makino
- Goten-yama
- Hirakatashi
- Hirakata-koen
- Kozenji
- Korien
- Neyagawashi
- Kayashima
- Owada
- Furukawabashi
- Kadomashi
- Nishisanso
- Moriguchishi
- Doi
- Takii
- Sembayashi
- Morishoji
- Sekime
- Noe
- Kyobashi
- Temmabashi
- Kitahama
- Yodoyabashi
Modes
The software includes two main gameplay modes along with an extra mode dedicated to collectible content.
Mission
In Mission mode, players receive a driving tutorial that progresses through a series of lessons. These cover fundamental skills such as starting and stopping the train, adhering to speed limits, and recognizing traffic signals. Each mission is customized to correspond with the specific train model being used.
Train Tour
This mode allows users to pick departure and arrival stations for their trip. When the train halts at a station, players have the opportunity to explore nearby tourist attractions, adding an interactive element to the travel experience.
My collection
Replay: Enables users to watch saved demonstration sessions and capture live screenshots during gameplay.
Car Collection: Unlocks detailed profiles of train models, which can be accessed within Replay mode. The available collections differ depending on the chosen line.
Movie Collection: Grants access to unlocked video content, including opening and closing sequences.
Promotion video
A promotional clip highlighting behind-the-scenes footage from the production in Chicago was published on the official website and subsequently featured on Sony Computer Entertainment Korea’s product page.