The Union Pacific is one of the largest railroad companies in America. Its rails connect many of the largest cities in America. To further enhance its range, it has arrangements with smaller companies to use their rails. This allows the Union Pacific to serve even more cities. The ten smaller companies are shown on the map with their starting cities and possible track sections that they may build. Each track section connects two cities and has spaces for one or more trains. The number of trains indicates how many companies may build track along the section. The players are shareholders of the railway companies and fight for the stock majorities in the companies. They also develop the railway systems by building track for the companies. By building track for the companies they have large holdings in
the players attempt to earn large dividends, and end the game as the richest player.
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