Gold Train Slot Review

Gold Train slot review

Gold Train is a 3 reel, 3 row, 3 payline video slot from Pragmatic Play, released on 20/05/2017. The theme leans on the railway boom of the US Old West, but the gameplay feels very much like an old-school fruit machine. When I sit down with Gold Train, I get that straightforward, classic vibe, only here it is polished with crisp graphics and smooth spins.

Under the hood, Gold Train keeps things lean. You have only one main bonus, the Progressive Bonus Feature, and a compact selection of special symbols. That sounds basic on paper, yet in practice the slot can still throw some lively runs when the tickets line up. For me it sits between a pure three reel classic and a modern feature-heavy title, which gives it a clear identity.

How to play Gold Train slot

When I try a new slot like Gold Train I always start in demo mode. The demo gives you the full gameplay without risking real cash, so you can see how often tickets land, how the bonus behaves, and what the stake ladder feels like. Once I am comfortable with the pace and swings, I move over to real money play if the slot suits my bankroll.

Setting up a Gold Train session is very simple. Use the plus and minus buttons next to the spin key to set your bet between £0.03 and £15 per spin. I usually tap the information button first, where you can read the paytable, symbol values, and rules for the Progressive Bonus. The cogwheel opens the settings, letting you toggle the sound or activate options like Battery Save.

After that it is just a case of hitting spin and watching the three reels. I keep an eye on reel 3 in particular, because that is where the Upgrade ticket drops in the base game. The aim is always the same though: line up high value symbols on the three fixed paylines while collecting silver and golden tickets that will feed the bonus feature.

Symbols in Gold Train

Gold Train uses a set of classic symbols that fit the old-school theme. There are three BAR symbols styled as railway tracks, a bell, red and green flags, a conductor's cap, and the big red 777s as the top regular symbol. Most of these pay for two or three of a kind on a payline, so you see a fair number of small hits during a session.

On top of that, you have three special symbols. The golden train is the Wild, standing in for all regular symbols and also paying the strongest line wins of up to over 100 times your bet. The silver ticket acts as the Scatter that triggers the Progressive Bonus, while the golden Upgrade ticket, which appears only in specific spots, adds extra carriages to the next bonus round.

Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	3	x10
	2	x1.33
	3	x8
	2	x1
	3	x6.66
	2	x1
	3	x5
	2	x0.33
	3	x3.33
	2	x0.33
	2	x2.66
	2	x1.66
	Wild
	3	x166
	2	x1.66
	Scatter
	Bonus

Gold Train features

The only real feature in Gold Train is the Progressive Bonus Feature, but it carries the whole game. Landing three silver ticket scatters anywhere will launch a train across the screen, with each carriage awarding a random cash prize. You start with at least ten carriages in a round, and any collected Upgrade tickets can add another four to ten, both in regular play and within the feature itself.

Gold Train slot RTP and volatility

Gold Train runs on a reported RTP of 97.16%, which is above the level you see on most online slots. Variance sits around medium, though in my experience it feels closer to the lower side because wins hit quite often, even if many are small. The top potential is around a few hundred times your stake, so it is more of a steady grinder than a huge jackpot hunter.

Final verdict on Gold Train slot

For me, Gold Train shines as a no-nonsense three reel slot with a neat twist. The 3x3 grid and only three paylines can look bare if you are used to huge layouts, and the lack of free spins or multiple side features will not appeal to bonus hunters. The max win is modest as well, so high risk players chasing giant payouts may feel short-changed.

Where Gold Train works best is for casual sessions and smaller bankrolls. The simple setup, frequent line wins, and easy to follow Progressive Bonus make it very approachable, even if you are new to online slots. When I want a break from complex feature sets, I am happy to fire up this one, set a sensible stake, and just chase those tickets for a while.

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