Cover art for C&O/B&O

C&O/B&O

1969 · BGG
Avg rating
5.66
Bayes rating
5.50
Weight
2.10 (Medium Light)
Players
1-2
Playtime
6 hr
Ratings count
78

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Description

Is this any way to run a railroad?

It is if you can pick up more passenger and freight revenues than your opponent! An authentic railroad dispatching game based on the actual C&O/B&O railroad. Players compete against each other as well as the elements (floods, derailments, collisions, mountain slides) to operate the most efficient railroad system.

Contents:
Dispatcher's Manual containing colorful history, photos and memorabilia of C&O/B&O railroading plus diagrams and examples of play.
97 train counters
instructions for 1.2 or more players
time table
departure cards
situation cards
freight load counters
2 part game board



Mechanics

Pick-up and Deliver Simulation Track Movement

Themes

Trains Transportation

Publishers

The Avalon Hill Game Co

Designers

Thomas N. Shaw