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Model Trains: A Year of Building & Belief | Second Quest 2025 Recap

January 9, 2026 at 3:40 PM

Second Quest

@secondquest.games

We asked the train to behave.
It did not.

A slightly possessed journey 👻🚆
Tune in to the #ModelTrains devlog today.

🕘 9:00 PM IST | 3:30 PM GMT | 10:30 AM ET | 7:30 AM PT

youtube.com/live/63V1KXq...

January 9, 2026 at 1:56 PM

Second Quest

@secondquest.games

Even the cats are ready 🐾

Model Trains Devlog
🕘 Jan 9 · 9:00 PM IST
🌍 4:30 PM GMT | 11:30 AM ET | 8:30 AM PT

Set a reminder - youtube.com/live/63V1KXq...

January 7, 2026 at 10:23 AM

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Tachyon Eddy

@tachyoneddies.com

This is a neat project... it might seem a little odd to make a simulation of model trains when model trains are a simulation of trains, but it makes a lot of sense. Not everyone in the world can have a real layout so this way more people can enjoy parts of the hobby you don't get with train sims.

Second Quest @secondquest.games · 19d

We put together a short lookback on a year that shaped how we’re building Model Trains — first showcases, meaningful conversations, and lots of learning along the way.

Watch the recap → youtu.be/h6uIUjisWCQ

#gamedev #indiedev #ModelTrains #TrainSim #GDC #GamescomAsia

Model Trains: A Year of Building & Belief | Second Quest 2025 Recap

January 6, 2026 at 10:01 PM

Second Quest

@secondquest.games

We put together a short lookback on a year that shaped how we’re building Model Trains — first showcases, meaningful conversations, and lots of learning along the way.

Watch the recap → youtu.be/h6uIUjisWCQ

#gamedev #indiedev #ModelTrains #TrainSim #GDC #GamescomAsia

GDC 2025: Model Trains Booth Reactions & Highlights - YouTube

December 31, 2025 at 10:35 AM

Second Quest

@secondquest.games

We’ve published a playlist of our favourite moments from showcasing #ModelTrains at GDC, the first time players, developers, and creators worldwide tried the game.

It shaped so much of what we’re building today.

Watch→ www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Real reactions from developers, artists, and creators who tried Model Trains for the first time at GDC 2025. This playlist includes moments with: • Unity – P...

Model Trains at GDC 2025 | Our First Global Showcase

December 23, 2025 at 7:32 AM

Second Quest

@secondquest.games

A 2025 highlight: our first global showcase at GDC.
Here’s a look back at #ModelTrains on the world stage.

Follow our journey in 2026. Join the community → discord.secondquest.games

#GDC2025 #Throwback #gamedev #indiedev #simulationgames #modeltrains #secondquest #gamesfromindia

Crafting Miniature Worlds: New Track Tools & Terrain Upgrades | Model Trains Dev Update

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December 19, 2025 at 9:39 AM

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Tachyon Eddy

@tachyoneddies.com

With prices what they are lately, consider trying out a model train simulator before you commit to the real thing.

Second Quest @secondquest.games · Dec 15

🚂 New #ModelTrains dev update!

⛰️ Terrain Editor: sculpt, shape, paint landscapes

🛤️ Interconnected Tracks: branching routes & dynamic switching

📘 Read More: secondquest.games/blog/2025/de...

🎥 Watch #Devlog: www.youtube.com/live/cEhyKPj...

#TrainSim #Gamedev #IndieDev #SimulationGames

Crafting Miniature Worlds: New Track Tools & Terrain Upgrades | Model Trains Dev Update

December 15, 2025 at 10:17 PM

Second Quest

@secondquest.games

🚂 New #ModelTrains dev update!

⛰️ Terrain Editor: sculpt, shape, paint landscapes

🛤️ Interconnected Tracks: branching routes & dynamic switching

📘 Read More: secondquest.games/blog/2025/de...

🎥 Watch #Devlog: www.youtube.com/live/cEhyKPj...

#TrainSim #Gamedev #IndieDev #SimulationGames

GGJ for Indie Developers — How to start your own indie game studio?

December 15, 2025 at 3:34 PM

Second Quest

@secondquest.games

We joined a @globalgamejam.bsky.social panel on turning jam prototypes into indie studios — our story, tips on scope & community, and practical next steps.

▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JUE...

#GGJ #gamedev #indiedev #SecondQuest #ggj26

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Model Trains Devlog 04 | Updates from the Yard | Terrain Editor and Junctions & Switches

December 10, 2025 at 2:18 PM

Second Quest

@secondquest.games

We are live, come join us - www.youtube.com/live/cEhyKPj...
#devlog #modeltrains

December 5, 2025 at 3:35 PM

Second Quest

@secondquest.games

⏰ Going LIVE with #Devlog #4 in ONE HOUR!

We’re diving into terrain editing, junctions & switches in #ModelTrains. 🚂✨

Watch live: www.youtube.com/live/cEhyKPj...

#gamedev #simulationgames #trainsim #Indiedev #secondquest #indiangamedev #GamesFromIndia #GameDevIndia

Model Trains Devlog 04 | Updates from the Yard | Terrain Editor and Junctions & Switches

December 5, 2025 at 2:32 PM

Second Quest

@secondquest.games

From flat land to living landscapes, terrain editing in #ModelTrains lets builders shape the world exactly the way they imagine it.

See how it all works in our next #Devlog on 5th December. 🚂✨

Tune in - www.youtube.com/live/cEhyKPj...

#Trainsim #Simulationgame

December 3, 2025 at 11:34 AM

Second Quest

@secondquest.games

Final sprint of the year! Our last #devlog of 2025 drops next Friday (Dec 5th). We're wrapping up the year, showing off some HUGE new features, and giving you a peek at what's next for #ModelTrains. Get ready! 🚂
youtube.com/live/cEhyKPj...
#gamedev #trainsim

All aboard for our final devlog of 2025! 🥳 In This Devlog, we're pulling back the curtain on two massive new tools: Sculpt Your World The Terrain Editor - Get a detailed look at the powerful tool we’...

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November 28, 2025 at 10:05 AM

Second Quest

@secondquest.games

🚨 LIVE NOW! 🚨

Devlog #03 – Model Trains 🚂✨

Tune in - www.youtube.com/live/73fFkhZ...

#GameDev #ModelTrainsGame #IndieDev #ModelTrains #SimulationGames #TrainGames

Model Trains | Updates from the Yard: Terrain Editor, New Maps & Content, & Community Q&A

Building Worlds in Model Trains 🚂 | Join Us & Start Creating!

August 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM

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Tachyon Eddy

@tachyoneddies.com

Not everyone is in a situation to be able to have model trains, but Second Quest allows you to create and run realistic layouts.

Second Quest @secondquest.games · Aug 21

✨ This beautiful #diorama was made entirely inside #ModelTrains! 🚂 Imagine what you could create… 🎨

👉 Join our Discord to start building together: discord.secondquest.games

📺 Don’t miss our next Devlog for behind-the-scenes updates:
youtube.com/live/73fFkhZ...

#trainsim #sandbox #simulationgame

Model Trains | Updates from the Yard: Terrain Editor, New Maps & Content, & Community Q&A

August 21, 2025 at 6:48 PM

Second Quest

@secondquest.games

🚂 Devlog #3 is going LIVE today!

🕥 10:30 PM IST | 🕕 6PM BST | 🕙 10AM PDT

Catch the latest on #ModelTrains → new features, updates & what’s next.

📺 YouTube: youtube.com/live/73fFkhZ...

Come hang out, ask questions, and be part of the journey ✨

#Devlog #simulationgames #trainsim #traingame

Join us for our third development livestream, "Devlog 03: Updates from the Yard," as we pull back the curtain on the latest progress of our debut title, Model Trains! Mark your calendars for Aug 27th...

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August 27, 2025 at 6:28 AM

Second Quest

@secondquest.games

✨ This beautiful #diorama was made entirely inside #ModelTrains! 🚂 Imagine what you could create… 🎨

👉 Join our Discord to start building together: discord.secondquest.games

📺 Don’t miss our next Devlog for behind-the-scenes updates:
youtube.com/live/73fFkhZ...

#trainsim #sandbox #simulationgame

Building Worlds in Model Trains 🚂 | Join Us & Start Creating!