The game features three distinct modes: Game, Race, and Explore. In Game mode, Sir Topham Hatt assigns tasks to the player, such as collecting specific train cars, with the goal of completing them quickly to earn higher scores. The player must then bring these cars to a designated train station. In contrast, players in the Race mode compete against an opposing train. The Explore mode allows for free movement around the train tracks without any objectives. The game offers three difficulty levels: easy, medium, and hard.