Train 45 is built around a simple idea: you enter a train car, look around, and decide if something has changed. The small details can be easy to miss, so the game rewards players who take their time. A different poster, strange movement, unusual window view, or change in the car can be enough to signal an anomaly. Current guides describe anomaly hunting as one of the main parts of the game.

The game becomes harder as you move through its chapters. New anomaly types appear, and some changes are not as obvious as others. You may need to watch the windows, doors, signs, posters, passengers, and other parts of the carriage before you make your next move. If you want a complete step-by-step route guide, check out our Train 45 Walkthrough.

How Anomalies Work

The basic rule is simple. Enter the train car and check the environment carefully. If you notice something unusual, do not rush forward. Your next action depends on the type of anomaly you find. Some are visual changes, while others involve movement, sound, darkness, or a special event.

This is why memorizing the normal version of a train car helps. Once you know how the regular car looks, small differences become easier to notice.

Common Things to Check

Start with the areas that are easy to compare. Look at posters and signs first. Then check the windows, doors, seats, and passengers. Do not forget the area outside the train. Some anomalies are linked to movement or changes in the scenery rather than a simple object change. Current anomaly guides also point to windows, posters, passengers, and doors as important areas to inspect.

Sound can also help. Some events are easier to notice when you pay attention to unusual audio instead of only looking around.

Harder Anomalies

Not every anomaly gives you a clear visual clue. Some changes can involve train speed, direction, lighting, or another environmental effect. These can be harder to catch because nothing obvious may stand out at first.

Take a few seconds when you enter each new car. Look from one side to the other and compare what you see with the normal layout. Rushing is one of the easiest ways to miss a small change.

Keep Track of What You Find

A simple checklist can help if you want to complete the game fully. Write down the anomalies you have already seen and focus on the ones you still miss. Current guides list dozens of anomaly cars across the game's chapters, although exact counts and naming can vary between third-party guides.

The main idea is to stay patient and learn the normal train layout. Once you get used to the game, spotting strange changes becomes much easier.