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A-Train (1990)

Artdink

DOS, FM Towns, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PC-9800 Series, Sharp X68000, Wii

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You play the part of the head of a railroad company, with the aim of creating your own railroad empire, providing a successful mass transit system that will be an inspiration to the rest of the world. Another goal is to provide the impetus for your chosen city to develop. There are a number of different places to set up … You play the part of the head of a railroad company, with the aim of creating your own railroad empire, providing a successful mass transit system that will be an inspiration to the rest of the world. Another goal is to provide the impetus for your chosen city to develop. There are a number of different places to set up business each with different layouts and existing houses and businesses.

The main money earners are passenger trains, that can be scheduled to pick up passengers at the times of day when the demand is high. However, in the long term you need the city to develop. This requires setting up trains that transport resources to where they are needed. These resources are used to build houses, and other buildings, increasing the number of passengers for your commuter trains.

As the city develops, new businesses will spring up, such as stadiums, high rise office blocks, and ski resorts. You can also build your own businesses, the success of which will depend on the local population, the presence of competing businesses, and even the changes of the seasons, among other factors. Read more

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Developers
Artdink
Publishers
Artdink, Maxis
Genres
Simulator
Themes
Business
Series
A-Train
Also known as
A-Train III · Take the A-Train III · Take the "A" Train III · A-Ressha de Ikou III (Japanese title, romanization)

Release dates

  • 1990 (Japan) Sharp X68000, FM Towns, PC-9800 Series
  • Oct 1992 (North America) DOS
  • 1992 (North America) DOS
  • Mar 2000 (Japan) PC (Microsoft Windows)

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