The Train Rush

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The Train Rush began life as a short form podcast in which the hosts discussed a single ‘train game’ (primarily, but not exclusively, from the 18XX family) they had played in the preceding fortnight. Since 2020, The Train Rush offers a thoughtful exploration of salient titles or topics within the genre of train games, with episodes released when the hosts have something to say and lasting as long as it takes them to say it. Rich descriptions, zen reflections and meandering musings often feature. Empirical ratings (mostly) do not.

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S01E06 - 18Mechelen OR2 02.12.2018 23:35

Craig and David put their money where their mouth is and visit the nascent 18xx Belgium conference for their second crack of the whip. Live/rough content, featuring conference discussion, first impressions of 1840, superficial reflections on 1880 & rapid chat around 1849/89.

S01E05 - Tokyo Metro - Turning Japanese 17.11.2018 35:20

En route to making their next 18xx connecting train, Craig & Dave brave the sounds of smells of the underground to discuss their latest new Japanese import, Tokyo Metro. Review copy courtesy of Jordan Draper games.

S01E04 - Teaching 18xx - A Pullman For Teacher 28.09.2018 1:50:15

With Craig's handler away in sunnier climes, the roguish devil opines endlessly on the subject of teaching 18xx, under the supervision of guest host, Jon Cant. The presenters discuss their observations on what makes teaching 18xx challenging, approaches that they’ve observed work and of course, those that don't. 1836jr and 1846 are discussed as case studies, highlighting attributes which make them...

Public Service Announcement - The State of the Station 14.09.2018 11:54

Warning: Skip this one if you just want game chat! Admin stuff contained herein... In this episode Craig and Dave discuss the future direction of the podcast and its content, giving ardent listeners an insight as to what's down the tracks for the show. P.S. Please forgive any 'Rice Crispies' that have invaded this episode (Snap, Crackle & Pop) - the death throes of a dying and soon to be replaced...

S01E03 - 18Ireland - The Drogheda Dozen 06.09.2018 46:15

Following the outcome of the listeners poll, grateful that the winning entry wasn't 'Trainy McTrain-Face', Dave and Craig figuratively travel to the land of Guinness, unspellable names and catastrophic housing bubbles to review the people's choice, 18Ireland. (Apologies but literal travel would have broken the budget)

S01E02 - North American Railways - This Is Not (North) America 15.08.2018 33:14

After covering what passes for 'hawt news' in the world of train games, Dave and Craig discuss their impressions of Peer Sylvester's North American Railways, a train game you could actually play in the pub, albeit whilst attracting quizzical looks. Warning: Neue Heimat, a game in which no trains feature, may make a cameo appearance {GASP} 0:00 - Intro 1:28 - News 12:12 - North American Railways 32...

S01E01 - 1857 - Argy Bargy 25.07.2018 31:53

Encouraged by the feedback to their pilot episode, after a brief flirtation with a news segment, Dave Moss and Craig Taylor explore their thoughts on the Winsome Games title '1857', set in the land of tango, gauchos and Maradona. Production values, as ever, remain a developing world prospect.

S01E00 - 1822 - Go Big or Go Home 16.07.2018 44:49

After the briefest of introductions, your hosts, Craig Taylor and Dave Moss, discuss the Heavy Cardboard Golden Elephant award winning game '1822' and its progeny, sharing their reflections and analysis over the course of 45 minutes(ish). Further game details available on Board Game Geek at: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/193867/1822-railways-great-britain