Lancashire Railways
- Players: 3–6 players
- Play time: 120 min
- BGG rating: 6.9
About Lancashire Railways
Lancashire Railways is a train game about the birth of the first commercial railroads in Central England in 1829. The Silicon Valley of its day, Manchester was the hub of advanced engineering and manufacturing. Liverpool was the largest port and Manchester needed access for its exports of Cloth and Machinery. Lancashire Railways is set in this era of unrestrained growth and development. Each player starts a railway, and attempts to acquire right-of-way at auction. Players may finance their acquisitions with loans from the Bank, although the interest rate may become exorbitant. Lancashire Railways is the first of the two games in the Early Railways Series and is the progenitor of later titles such as Age of Steam and Railroad Tycoon.
- Released
- 1998
- Designer
- Martin Wallace
- Age
- 12+
- Best with
- 3 players (BGG community)
Rules and prices
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How many players can play Lancashire Railways?
Lancashire Railways plays with 3–6 players.
What is the best player count for Lancashire Railways?
BoardGameGeek community voters say Lancashire Railways is best with 3 players (3 votes).
How long does Lancashire Railways take to play?
A game of Lancashire Railways takes 120 min.
What age is Lancashire Railways for?
The recommended minimum age for Lancashire Railways is 12+.
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