China Rails
For centuries¸ trade has been a crucial factor of life in China. From the ancient ''Silk Road'' to modern ocean trade¸ the flow of goods and cargo was the very lifeblood of the great ''Middle Kingdom.'' Once¸ bearers traveling on foot or carts pulled by oxen were enough to fulfill the needs of this great society. But the wheel of time cannot stop turning¸ and thus new means are being called upon to deliver precious goods to the people.Like a river of iron¸ the tracks of new railroads begin to cross the tremendous distances of the land¸ stretching from Shanghai to Urumqi¸ from Qiqihar to Hong Kong¸ and to every city in between. Shining dragons rush along these tracks¸ delivering goods as mundane as grain¸ as exotic as jade. From time to time¸ these young railroads will be called upon to transfer people: the noble workers or exalted party officials.From Tibet to Taiwan¸ the needs of the Republic call out to you. With your limited resources¸ can you construct the most efficient rail network? Can you deliver needed goods more quickly than your competitors?Can you prove to the People and the Party that you¸ and you alone¸ deserve to be named the ''Minister of Railroads''? Events and disasters¸ both natural and man-made¸ will stand in your way. But if your plan is sound and your tactics are true¸ you shall overcome them all and claim your victory!