Observed arrival · 2026-11-02
Choo! Counts Down at the Bridge
A free iPhone trainspotting app that counts down to trains passing a spot you choose.
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$Paid
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✦Pretty
●Pro
◎Niche
◉Human
⚑Risk
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- For
- Train-mad children and the grown-ups who take them
- Worth noticing
- The page says its last-minute countdown uses railway signalling and is usually accurate to within half a minute.
Field notes
The described flow begins with a long-press beside a railway: the app finds the line and nearby stations, then places a countdown at that viewing spot. The page says users can tap “A train just passed” to fine-tune its timing. It also lists details available for a train, including its type, carriage count, unit number, punctuality and journey map. The iPhone beta is offered through TestFlight.
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✦PrettyNotable craft visible
●ProPolished or operationally mature
◎NicheUnusually specific use
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