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This version will also contain the 18LRA-Lower Rhine Area. The map of 18LRA shows the part of the 18Rhl map that is on the left bank of the river Rhine. The rules are merely the same as for 18Rhl-Rhineland. However, the other map and the separate set of private companies result in a different gaming experience. For both versions, there is a variant for 2 players and a "Short Game" available.
Only a small number of copies of this game exist. A new edition is not planned for the time being.
1837 Saxony
This is the revised 18SX-Saxony. The gameplay has been streamlined significantly and there is now only one track type. However, the curved routes and the bridges were retained. In addition, there is a second game board for 2 to 3 players that is a third smaller. The game is expected to be released by Spielworxx in 2023.
This game is based on an idea for the author of 1893 Cologne, Edwin Eckert. The map shows the Baltic Sea with all adjacent countries. There is one railway corporation per country. which represents the national railway company. The preceding railway companies are represented as private companies with special functions. One of unique feature of 18BS are the railway ferries which can transport trains via the Baltic Sea. As in real history these ferries will be owned by the railway corporations.The other unique feature is the two different gauges , one for the eastern part of the map (the Russian wide gauge) and one for the western part (the European standard gauge). The gauge for each railway corporation is determined. Therefore they can only operate either on the eastern or the western part of the map. This limitation will cease at a certain phase when gauge change devices can be acquired.
Playtest has been delayed due to the work for 18Namibia. End will start towards the end of the year.
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