RBP not only works with the standard USA map, but also with dozens of fun, interesting alternate game maps so you can be true Rail Barons® of the World. Each one presents a new strategy challenge. Some of the best are described below.
When you register your copy of RBP, you'll be entitled to a copy of the alternate map named "USR". USR is similar to USA, except the RR prices have been adjusted to better reflect the RRs' true value. Registration instructions can be found in RBP's on-line help.
But don't stop there! Check out the maps described below.
To use an alternate map you have obtained, uncompress it into the directory in which you previously installed RBP.EXE. Then, inside the RBP program, from the File menu, select Load Alternate Map. From the dialog box that appears, choose the desired map. Please note that to play on these maps, you must have a registered copy of RBP version 2.0 or newer. Several maps have multimedia add-ons you can download for free.
NAME | DEPICTS | DATE | DESIGNER | FILE SIZE | IMAGES?* | EXTRA AUDIO?* | PRICE |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RBUS2 | United States | Jan 2000 | Steve Okonski @ ICI | < 20K | Yes (same as USA) | No | $16 |
RBUNE | Northeast USA | Nov 1998 | Steve Okonski @ ICI | < 20K | Heralds / logos | No | $16 |
RBSE1 | Southeast USA | May 2010 | Steve Okonski @ ICI | 130K | No | No | $16 |
RBNYC | New York City | Jan 1999 | Steve Okonski @ ICI | ~20K | Subway & bus photos, destination photos | Subway & bus sounds | $16 |
RBBWA | Baltimore / Washington | Jun 1999 | Steve Okonski @ ICI | < 20K | Road & train photos | No | $16 |
RBEUR | Europe 1914 | Jul 2003 | Jim Lomax | 130K | No | No | $16 |
COL | Colorado | Dec 1998 | Daryl Poe | 415K or 21K | Heralds / logos | No | Free |
WUS | Western USA | May 1999 | Neil Smith | < 20K | Heralds / logos | No | Free |
IOF | Isle of Fantasy | Jun 1999 | Ron Moore | ~70K | Heralds / logos | No | Free |
LTS | London Underground | Jan 2000 | Guy Talma | 21K | No | No | Free |
GBI | Great Britain and Ireland | Feb 2000 | Jim Lomax | 28K | Heralds / logos | No | Free |
AIR | World | Mar 2000 | Walter Winn | 35K | No | No | Free |
LOS | Los Angeles | Oct 2002 | Guy Talma | 10K | No | No | Free |
IND | India | Jan 2004 | Rob Murphy | 20K | No | No | Free |
AUS | Australia | Jul 2004 | Rod Johnstone | 20K | No | No | Free |
IHS | Interstate Highways | Sep 2006 | Joseph Poirier | 67K | No | No | Free |
VIC | Victoria | Aug 2007 | Rod Johnstone | 40K | No | No | Free |
ECS | English Canals | May 2012 | Jim Lomax | 70K | No | No | Free |
U21 | US 21st Century | Sep 2012 | ICI | 12K | Yes (same as USA) | No | Free |
RBGB2 | Great Britain | Nov 2013 | ICI | 380K | Heralds / logos | No | $16 |
PAS | Paris | Mar 2014 | Mark Caffrey | 250K | Heralds / logos | No | Free |
RBUS2: Similar to the standard USA map, except the familiar 28 RRs have been broken into 140
historical components. A true test of your empire building skills as you race to assemble the
best network from small pieces. Makes for a challenging and longer game. Superbly balanced
play and many ways to win.
RBUNE: UNE zooms into the northeastern corner of the United States. UNE's historical railroad
roster includes 1 public and 29 private railroads that stretch from Bangor, Maine to
St. Louis, Missouri. It's fantastic fun and a new challenge for anyone who enjoys RBP.
If you already have this map, you can get a free multimedia add-on here.
RBSE1 returns you to the 1890s Southeastern US when post-Civil War railroad overbuilding has
precipitated bank failures. The region's giant railroad companies are only beginning to take
shape. You'll find the predecessors of the Atlantic Coast Line, Seaboard Air Line, Southern
and others, but also many smaller railroads that must merge to survive. In the economic panic,
the small railroads are available at a discount price, but can you assemble them into a network
worthy of a winning railroad baron? Requires RBP version 3.x.
RBNYC: This map depicts the layout of the subways of New York City; over 30 subway and bus
lines are included, and the busiest stops act as destinations. This map has a different
feel due to the dominance of longer and more expensive RR lines. Called the toughest map
on which to win. If you already have this map, you can get free photo and audio multimedia add-ons here.
RBBWA: The Baltimore-Washingon Area, where commercial railroading began in the United States,
is the focus of this map. Includes railroads, subways, busses and highways. The small number
of connections between locomotive and automobile routes on this map mimics reality and presents
a fresh gaming challenge. Said to offer the best railroad balance.
If you already have this map, you can get a free multimedia add-on here.
Also available as a board game in print-your-own PDF form.
The maps above are $16 each in computer format. Some are also available in board game format.
Get your RBP registration (with USR bonus map) as part of the following discounted packages:
To place an order, use the Paypal shopping cart or printable order form. Details at the Order FAQ.
The designers of the following maps have kindly made them available for free downloading. The designers of the maps are responsibile for the content provided within.
COL: (December 1998) In this map, by Daryl Poe, twenty-seven narrow and standard gauge railroads compete to serve the state of Colorado. Your challenge is to decide whether to buy many short railroads, or save your cash for the dominant Denver Rio Grande. City access is limited in the mountainous areas, so there are lots of destinations to monopolize. Click COLMAP.ZIP (2 bgnd images; approx. 415k; 425k after installation) to download, then get a free multimedia add-on for this map here.
Also available in print-your-own PDF form.
WUS: (May 1999) This map, by Neil Smith, covers the 10 US states from the Rocky
Mountains west. The 87 cities and 49 RRs make this a good map for a
6-player game. Playability is enhanced via the addition of fictional
(and fanciful!) railroads. I bet you didn't know there's a railroad
named for Heather Locklear. Click
WUSMAP.ZIP
to download (approx. 19k; 55k after installation), then
get a free multimedia add-on for this map here.
IOF: (June 1999) Ron Moore contributed this "Isle of Fantasy" map. The fantasy
theme makes this a good map for introducing children to the game, but
it's fun for everyone. A playable boardgame version of this map appears
in the April/May/June 1999 issue of Rail Gamer magazine. Click
IOFMAP.ZIP
to download (approx. 70k; 85k after installation), then
get a free multimedia add-on for this map here.
Also available in print-your-own PDF form.
LTS: (January 2000) London is home to one of the oldest subway systems in the world.
The Underground serves as the model for this map contributed by Guy Talma.
The map contains just 11 trains, so it's good for matches with no more
than 3 or 4 players. Click
LTSMAP.ZIP
to download (approx. 21k; 23k after installation).
GBI: (February 2000) Our first European map contribution is "Great Britain and Ireland" by
Jim Lomax. Railroading has a long history in the British Isles, and is
quite deserving of an RBP map. Jim has done a fine job depicting 36
railroads and 80 destinations. Click
GBIMAP.ZIP
to download (approx. 28k; 30k after installation), then
get a free multimedia add-on for this map here.
Also available in print-your-own PDF form.
AIR: (March 2000) Air Baron? This is what Rail Baron players were hoping
for when AH announced the game of that name. The map contributed by
Walter Winn lets you pretend to be Richard Branson while you ride
railroads in the sky. Click AIRMAP.ZIP
to download (approx. 35k; 37k after installation).
LOS: (October 2002) Extensive railroads in Los Angeles? Well, not exactly.
This map depicts the major highways of that California city, and was
kindly contributed by Guy Talma. Click LOSMAP.ZIP
to download (approx. 8k; 9k after installation).
IND: (January 2004) The country of India has a long railroading history.
Rob Murphy studied to find the original railroads prior to their
operation by the government, and contributed this fun map.
Click INDMAP.ZIP
to download (approx. 32k; 33k after installation).
AUS: (July 2004) Do trains run upside down in the Land Down Under?
You can find out with this Australia map by Rod Johnstone.
Click AUSMAP.ZIP
to download (approx. 20k; 22k after installation).
Also available in print-your-own PDF form.
IHS: (September 2006) Tired of paying tolls when you drive? Now you can turn the
tables by purchasing I-95 and collecting use fees. Trains take over the interstate
highways in this challenging map contributed by Joseph Poirier. Every two-digit
interstate is included, and every continental US state is represented. Joseph even
did the research to assign a local town name for each "rail" dot.
Click IHSMAP.ZIP
to download (approx. 67k; 67k after installation),
then get a free multimedia add-on for this map here.
VIC: (August 2007) Rod Johnstone reprises his 2004 map by zooming
into the area surrounding Melbourne, the capital city of the Australian state
of Victoria. The map depicts the state's actual broad gauge (5 feet, 3 inches)
railroads as of July 1963. The large number of cities (over 130) and
railroads (44) makes for a lengthy game. Click VICMAP.ZIP
to download (approx. 40k; 40k after installation).
ECS: (May 2012) This time Jim Lomax gives us the English Canal System. No, it's not
trains, but if you don't tell the computer, neither will we. Monopolizing
destinations is huge on this map, and will challenge you to adopt your
strategy. Click ECSMAP.ZIP
to download (approx. 70k; 72k after installation).
U21: (Sep 2012) It's not the railroads that are updated for the 21st Century
but rather the rules. Lets you play with the modern New Century rule set
that is now official. The extension of the B&O RR to serve New York City solves
the problem of the overly powerful PA RR. Inclues both .rbm and .rb3 map
file formats. Click U21MAP.ZIP
to download (approx. 23k; 44k after installation).
PAS: (March 2014) Mark Caffrey's first map here brings us the Metro system of Paris, France.
This one is all about controlling destinations, but with just 20 RRs to buy, things go fast.
You'll do well to mimic the how RBP's Morgan AI handles the challenge. This is a free
download for use with RBP. Click PASMAP.ZIP to download
(approx. 250k; 260k after installation).
Also available in print-your-own PDF form.
To use an alternate map you have obtained, uncompress its .zip file into the directory in which you previously installed RBP.EXE. Then, inside the RBP program, from the File menu, select Load Alt Map. From the dialog box that appears, choose the desired map. Detailed install instructions. Please note that to play on an alternate map, you must have a registered copy of RBP and the map. Several maps have multimedia add-ons you can download for free.
Rail Baron is a registered trademark of Intersystem Concepts, Inc. The computer software and alternate maps are not products of The Avalon Hill Game Company or Hasbro. Screen shots above come from various versions of the software and may appear somewhat different in the current version.