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1) Start a New Game & Explore

• Begin with New Game and use the pause button while scanning the map.
• Look for simple opportunities: nearby towns or industry pairs like coal → power plant.
• Zoom in/out smoothly using your scroll wheel or trackpad gestures.

2) First Route: Town Bus Line

• Place two bus stops in a town - central + suburban is ideal.
• Add a road depot and buy your first bus from it.
• Give the bus orders: Stop A → Stop B. Start it and unpause the game.
• Passenger routes give steady income and boost your reputation.

3) Build a Basic Coal Train

• Place stations touching a coal mine and a power plant.
• Lay track between them and position a depot along the line.
• Buy a locomotive with several coal wagons sized to output.
• Set orders: Full Load at Mine → Power Plant.
• Add simple signals so future trains run without collisions.

4) Finances & Growth

• Use a loan early to expand - routes repay it quickly.
• Serve mail + passengers to grow towns faster.
• Replace older vehicles to avoid breakdowns and delays.
• Add passing loops or double-track busy areas for smoother traffic.

5) Saves & Online Content

• Save progress any time; browser version supports import/export.
• Try Online Content for new AIs, vehicles, and graphics.

Tip: Keep a clean “starter” save so you always have a stable base.

6) Learn More

Once you’ve mastered basics, explore advanced signalling, timetables, and huge networks.

• Follow the complete official tutorial.
• Browse community guides for pro-level techniques.