Beansburg Narrow Gauge Railway Guide: Basic controls
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OverviewBeansburg Narrow Gauge Railway puts you in the cab of a train on a map set in the fictional town of Beansburg, where over 60 locomotives are waiting to be found and driven. This guide covers the controls, how to navigate the map, what to watch out for, and how to earn badges through exploration.
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Basic controls
CheckPay special attention to the reset rule — it is not obvious until it is too late.
- Press W to move forward on PC.
- Press S to move in reverse.
- Click the red sign next to a switch to change which track the switch leads to.
- Click the transparent box between two cars to disconnect them from each other.
- Resetting your character deletes whatever train you are currently on, so only reset when you are ready to choose a new one.
Things to find around the map
TipsThe map includes themed areas like a mine and a sugarcane field, each worth visiting on their own. Hidden beyond the main lines are three Barn Finds — unusual vehicles tucked away somewhere on the map — as well as loose items like a lost cookie, two pennies with different conditions, and a beans sign. The longest bridge in the game stretches 1,138.3 feet across a body of water.
- Visit the mine area and the sugarcane field — each has its own badge.
- Find all three Barn Find vehicles hidden around the map to earn three separate badges.
- Cross the 1,138.3-foot bridge to earn the badge tied to it.
- Keep an eye out for small items on the ground; the lost cookie, two pennies, and a beans sign are all collectible.
- The instant train mix item is hidden somewhere on the map and has its own badge when found.
Staying out of trouble
WarnHead-on collisions and unexpected resets are two common ways to lose a train. The game also warns against pulling very long consists.
Private servers and multiplayer
SummaryUp to 12 players can share one server. If that becomes chaotic, a private server costs nothing and lets you explore or run trains without interference.
- Max players per server 12
- Private server cost free
Badge overview
TableThere are 22 badges in total. The table below shows each one and what you need to do to unlock it.
| Badge | How to unlock it |
|---|---|
| Welcome to Beansburg! | Start playing the game |
| Sign Ignorer | Drive onto a track marked as off-limits |
| Drove off the roof | Earn by going off the roof |
| Test Flight #1 | Earn the first test flight badge |
| Test Flight #2 | Earn the second test flight badge |
| Test Flight #3 | Earn the third test flight badge |
| Test Flight #4 | Earn the fourth test flight badge |
| Test Flight #5 | Earn the fifth test flight badge |
| The Mine | Visit the mine area |
| The sugarcane field | Visit the sugarcane field |
| Wrong way | Drive a train while it is set to reverse |
| Off-roadin' | Take a train off the rails |
| Lost Cookie | Find the cookie hidden on the map |
| Barn Find #1 | Discover the first hidden vehicle |
| Barn Find #2 | Discover the second hidden vehicle |
| Barn Find #3 | Discover the third hidden vehicle |
| 1138.3ft | Cross the longest bridge in the game |
| Lucky Penny | Find the lucky penny on the map |
| Corroded Penny | Find the corroded penny on the map |
| Beans sign | Find the beans sign on the map |
| Instant train mix | Find the hidden instant train mix item |
| Melted | Earn by making train stew |
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Beansburg Narrow Gauge Railway
Glossary
Glossary- Narrow gauge
- A railway built with tracks that are closer together than the standard width, which is the style this game's railway uses.
- Switch
- A track junction with a red sign next to it; clicking the sign flips the switch to send a train down a different line.
- Barn Find
- One of three unusual vehicles hidden somewhere on the map, each discovered through exploration.
- Throttle
- The control that sets a train's speed; a new throttle system was added in the July 18, 2026 update.
Common questions
FAQWhat happens if I reset my character?
Any train you are currently on is deleted immediately. After resetting, you need to find and board a new locomotive before you can drive again.
Are private servers free?
Yes, private servers cost nothing to create.
How many locomotives are on the map?
There are over 60 different locomotives to find around the map.
Can I pull a very long train?
The game allows it but does not recommend it.
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