Trapped on a Train

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Ensure you complete all steps in each section before attempting to enter a code. Skipping steps will mean you may receive a ‘This code is not valid’ message or the game may not unlock. This is because the game checks tasks have been completed prior to unlocking new areas.

3 Digit Padlock in the Passenger Cabin

Clue 1

Collect the green handkerchief on one of the seats. Once collected, it will become available to use on the advertisement for the National Bank of Money. Drag and release it on the phone number. It will clear the graffiti from the sign to show the correct phone number.

Clue 2

Use the phone number on the phone in the corner of the room to hear a riddle. Remember, the phone must be in it’s dial position or the code will not be accepted. The answer to this riddle will be your 3 digit code. The phone number can only be entered when the phone is picked up, otherwise it will say it is an invalid code.

Answer

137

(You’ll need to inspect the 3 digit padlock first before the code will be accepted. If you can see ‘3 digit padlock’, and have completed all steps leading up to this answer, then you are ready to enter the code. The code will not be accepted if all the steps above have not been completed).

7 Letter Word Padlock in the Passenger Cabin

Clue 1

Under one of the seats, you will find a card with a wireless symbol on. Use this card on the newspaper dispenser in the corner of the room with the same wireless symbol to receive a newspaper with a number of adverts down the side.

Clue 2

Look at the advertisements around the top of the room to find graffiti highlighting a specific letter on each. Put the 7 letters in the order they appear on the newspaper to work out your 7 letter word.

Answer

TRAVELS

(You’ll need to inspect the 7 letter padlock first before the code will be accepted. If you can see ‘7 letter padlock’, and have completed all steps leading up to this answer, then you are ready to enter the code. The code will not be accepted if all the steps above have not been completed).

The Suitcase Padlock

Clue 1

Once you have collected both sets of coloured lines from under the seats, try to fit them to the Network Map in the corner of the room so that the lines run through all but one station.

Clue 2

Use the leaflet by the door to the Driver’s Cabin to work out the code relating to the station that hasn’t got a line running to it. The station’s code will be the code for the suitcase.

Answer

01902

(You’ll need to inspect the suitcase padlock first before the code will be accepted. If you have completed all steps leading up to this answer, then you are ready to enter the code. The code will not be accepted if all the steps above have not been completed).

Accessing the 6 Digit Safe

Clue 1

Collect the 6 coloured handholds hanging in the driver’s cabin and match them to the correct services by using the colours above the door in the passenger cabin. Once you know which colour relates to which service, click on the handrail and attach the correct coloured handhold to the correct mode of transport.

Clue 2

Once complete, check back on the coloured transportation options list above the door in the passenger’s cabin. This should now have illuminated and revealed a 6 digit code to be used on the safe.

Answer

207440

(You’ll need to inspect the 6 digit safe first before the code will be accepted. If you can see ‘6 digit safe’, and have completed all steps leading up to this answer, then you are ready to enter the code. The code will not be accepted if all the steps above have not been completed).

9 Letter Sequence Padlock in the Passenger Cabin

Clue 1

Find the key on the floor in the driver’s cabin and use it on the button on the far left hand side of the driver’s desk. Once illuminated, this will display a message on the scroll sign above the door in the Passenger’s cabin.

Clue 2

Use the 9 buttons on the desk in the Driver’s Cabin to repeat the announcement displayed on the scroll sign and make a note of the letter order. These 9 letters will be your code.

Answer

GBFADHEIC

(You’ll need to inspect the 9 letter padlock first before the code will be accepted. If you can see ‘9 letter padlock’, and have completed all steps leading up to this answer, then you are ready to enter the code. The code will not be accepted if all the steps above have not been completed).

5 Digit Padlock in the Passenger Area

Clue 1

Once you have worked out the train route on the Routemaster using the flashing coloured signals you should have an arrival time in 24h format.

Clue 2

Log into the Network Feed Database and try to find the train code for the train that arrives at the depot at the time you have. This code will unlock the seat in the Passenger Cabin

Answer - Time Arrived

The train arrived at the Depot at 14:45.

This is used on the database.

Answer - Train Code (for padlock)

The train code relating to this train is 48976.

(You’ll need to inspect the 5 digit padlock first before the code will be accepted. If you can see ‘5 digit padlock’, and have completed all steps leading up to this answer, then you are ready to enter the code. The code will not be accepted if all the steps above have not been completed).

4 Digit Padlock in the Passenger Area

Clue 1

The code can be found in the message screen on the desk in the Driver’s Cabin

Answer

0711

(You’ll need to inspect the 4 digit padlock first before the code will be accepted. If you can see ‘4 digit padlock’, and have completed all steps leading up to this answer, then you are ready to enter the code. The code will not be accepted if all the steps above have not been completed).

2 Lever Sets in the Driver’s Cabin Area

Clue 1

Notice the two images on the wall in the Passenger Cabin showing two trains each with four lines. On each line is a large circle indicated the location that the lever should be in. For example, on the image showing the train facing to the left, the levers should be in the positions; Up, Down, Down, Up, from left to right.

Clue 2

Once one of the lever stations is complete, it will light up blue. Complete for both lever stations to reveal a new seat that can now be clicked on and opened in the Passenger Cabin.

Answer

Left Lever Box: Up, Down, Down, Up. Right Lever Box: Down, Up, Up, Down

The Routemaster

Clue 1

Find the message screen on the desk in the Driver’s Cabin which tells you the code for the 4-digit padlock in the Passenger Cabin. When opened, you will find a sequence of coloured lights flashing. Use this sequence to work out the route taken by the train on the Routemaster.

Clue 2

The train on the routemaster sets off at 13:00 and follows the coloured signals to the depot. Use this information to work out what time the train arrives at the Depot then log into the Network Feed Database on the wall of the Driver’s Cabin to work out the code relating to that particular train.

Answer

See answer above under “5 Digit Padlock in Passenger Area)

Passenger Information – Scrolling Sign & Announcements

Clue 1

See the 9 letter sequence tab above.

The Missing Tickets

Miss A. Stop's Ticket

Miss A. Stop’s ticket can be found by completing the puzzle chain under ‘Accessing the 6-Digit Safe’

Dr. B. Psik's Ticket

Dr. B Psik’s ticket can be found by completing the puzzle chain under ‘9-letter Sequence Padlock in Passenger Cabin’

Mr. C. Breaker's Ticket

Mr. C. Breaker’s ticket can be found by completing the puzzle chain under ‘5-digit padlock in Passenger Cabin’

Mr. D. Badd's Ticket

Mr. D. Badd’s ticket can be found by completeing the puzzle chain under ‘2 Lever Sets in Driver’s Cabin’

Prof. E. Tepet's Ticket

Prof. E. Tepet’s ticket can be found on the floor of the Driver’s Cabin next to the doorway.

Seating Reservations After Collecting All 5 Tickets

Clue 1

Once you have all 5 tickets, you can activate the switch in the corner of the Passenger Cabin. This will turn on the seating reservation screens around the room.

Clue 2

Each ticket shows a start and end station. Use the map at the top of the Passenger Cabin to work out which zone each passenger boarded and left the train, then work out which seat each passenger sat in. Once you have your final code – click on the emergency brake lever to input your code.

Answer

62841

(You’ll need to inspect the lever padlock first before the code will be accepted. If you can see ‘enter code’, and have completed all steps leading up to this answer, then you are ready to enter the code. The code will not be accepted if all the steps above have not been completed).