Lionel Trains: On Track is a simulation game for Nintendo DS where players take on the role of a railroad manager. The objective is to establish rail connections between cities using initial funds and earnings. The game features multiple modes with diverse objectives, drawing inspiration from the Railroad Tycoon series and emphasizing strategy and planning in rail development.
The gameplay of Lionel Trains: On Track is very similar to Sid Meier's Railroad Tycoon series of computer games. In the game, you are the head of an unspecified railroad, and your objective is to connect different cities together through rail, using the funds you start off with, and later earn. There are several separate modes of gameplay, with varying objectives.