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n00b5tr's avatar
1 year ago

Suggestion to Value add train infrastructure.

I would like to make a suggestion for adding value to those of us who invested the time and effort in trains.  As we all know, tracks take up valuable space with no return and the number of stations are limited.  I would like to suggest adding train stops as a direct add to a track with a corresponding coverage along the track with a bonus.  The stops can be as detailed as a mountainside train station or as simple as a visual representation o a stop.  Whether the train stops or not is a bonus, but allowing us to add coverage along the tracks would be a value add.  Limit or restrict as needed but it should be as simple as dropping a train stop sign which can easily be moved along the track without having to destroy and recreate the track.  

I also agree that trains need bridges over water.  Either automatically creat the bridge when tracks cross water or creat the bridge modes for trains. Would be cool to have train tunnels as well.

A train yard would be interesting or other train specific stops.   

if you are looking for new ideas for factories, tie it to trains.  Maybe a coal mine requiring a train track.  Refineries, etc.. to create a train eco system.  Right now it is for mass transit but if trains are near factories, the factories should have a bonus if an industrial value add is made.

just a couple ideas.  would be great to integrate trains into the growth of a city with value add and incentives versus lowering land value.  Would also be great to have different types of tracks.  Keep them free but have a version with trees, or tunnels, bridge, or dual tracks.  There are great opportunities to increase the train side of this game.  

Just a thought.  

5 Replies

  • A quick add would to automatically add a population bonus along the tracks as it is created.  If tracks run adjacent to factories, add a slot or production bonus.

  • @n00b5trThey could add train cards or coins as random prizes instead of mountain, beach or whatever else is virtually useless 🤔
    It almost feels like a punishment having trains, you are right, there is very little incentive to have them and Milestones are worth less than others so really apart from aesthetics, there is nothing in return really. 😞

  • n00b5tr's avatar
    n00b5tr
    1 year ago
    @GrumpyBedlam It is a shame. Nothing is cooler than having a bunch of trains running around. Guess we are stuck watching cars on the roads and little boats in the lakes until they see the value of improving the value of trains. Hope an idea is sparked in @EA
  • GrumpyBedlam's avatar
    GrumpyBedlam
    Seasoned Ace
    1 year ago
    @n00b5tr Yeah I like to watch mine doing their thing while I am waiting on something being made 😆