Hear that chuga-chuga-choo-choo in the distance? It's the sound of Sid's screaming steam engines approaching the station in this raucous railroad game from the legendary titan of the tycoon genre. Are you willing to accept responsibility for the greatest rail empire in the nation? You must wear the conductor's cap in all aspects of production, from laying the tracks and custom-designing the trains to deploying them across the winding route of cargo stops. With a new market system that tracks supply and demand, your railroad realm can boom or go bust in the blink of an eye. Manage trains, cargo and your bottom line, all while engaging in corporate warfare against rival tycoons, slick entrepreneurs and robber barons to keep your kingdom on the right track. All aboard! Lay tracks, route your trains and watch as the world comes to life with cities and industries flourishing around you. Bridges, tunnels, railroad stations and switches sprout up automatically as needed. Choose from more than 30 trains, from the primitive 0-4-0 Planet to the fuel-injected 4-6-6-4 Challenger, or use the LocoBuilder to customize your trains with everything from color schemes to custom logos. Want to incite a race to complete a transcontinental railroad in 30 years using only steam engines? The scenario and map editors can help make it happen. The power of the dollar comes into play as you buy out rivals or cash in favors to sabotage their shipments in ruthless Multiplayer mode.

Today's GU Rank: 4469 of 40991

US Release: October 17, 2006

Genre: Strategy / Business Strategy

ESRB: (E) Everyone

Platforms: PC