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The tram network in 1888, from the Rugstad quarry in the south to the Presthaug forest in the north. The Fredjord "fruit line" has been extended and connected to the northern branch, but there is no traffic on the extension yet. Note the central parts of the network around Myrtdokka, where the trams almost form an unbroken yellow line. Adding more traffic here is most likely to be counter-productive.
By the way, this is my first attempt at such a large and relatively complex tram network. I've been playing a lot with road vehicles, but then the routes are mostly scattered all over the place. The Myrtdokka tangle is quite the challenge.
Sometime in the future a bridge will be constructed between the two promontories north-east of Myrtdokka, spanning 12 tiles. But they didn't build bridges like that in the 1880s. It will have to wait until well into the 20th century.
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The last of the tall ships is approaching her final destination, never to be seen again. I always get a feeling of loss at this stage in the game. It's the end of an era. I come from an old family of sailors, and I know that the conditions aboard were deplorable. But there is a grace to these ships that their modern counterparts can't begin to emulate.
Electric lighting has started to appear on the quays. Some of the MariCo buildings have become available, but not the ones that I want.
And then some numbskull algorithm has decided to dump a metal foundry right next to the fishing industry, with the possible intention of providing the latter with tin cans from a convenient distance. The mind boggles at such idiocy. I've got my magic bulldozer ready, but prefer to let unwanted industries die from natural causes, unless they mess up my routes.
