

In the Investiture Controversy, the German Emperors resisted Catholic Church authority. The growth of a crusading element within German Christendom led to the State of the Teutonic Order along the Baltic coast in what would later become Prussia. In 962, Otto I became the first Holy Roman Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, the medieval German state.ĭuring the High Middle Ages, the Hanseatic League dominated by German port cities established itself along the Baltic and North Seas. When the Frankish Empire was divided among Charles the Great's heirs in 843, the eastern part became East Francia.


Following the Fall of the Western Roman Empire, the Franks conquered the other West Germanic tribes. The victory of the Germanic tribes in the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ( AD 9) prevented annexation by the Roman Empire, although the Roman provinces of Germania Superior and Germania Inferior were established along the Rhine. ‘Ride Along’ feature allows you to explore your rail network and beautiful scenery from the driver’s cab in a first person perspective.The concept of Germany as a distinct region in Central Europe can be traced to Julius Caesar, who referred to the unconquered area east of the Rhine as Germania, thus distinguishing it from Gaul. Compete with up to three rival companies, and even sabotage their efforts with the use of bandits and spies.

Over 40 historically accurate locomotives and more than 30 different wagons can be acquired over the course of the game, and must be put to use in the best way in order to take advantage of their strengths and weaknesses. Master challenges and objectives through a range of scenarios, or create your perfect railway network in construction mode without any financial pressure. Lead your Railway Empire to success by establishing a comprehensive rail network and optimizing transportation of passengers and goods. Exploit the economic opportunities of the United States in an extensive campaign, working your way step by step from coast to coast across this great continent. It’s time to outthink and outmaneuver your competitors as you lead your company into the 20th century! Industry is booming, and the race is on to establish the most dominant and powerful rail empire in all of North America. United States, 1830: ‘The New World’ is in its ascendancy.
