So here is a fresh East Africa scenario, inspired by RRT3 German East Africa and by Thomas Vincente’s Spain.

I hope you like it! Money is tight only in the first era, after that, the main challenge is getting the logistics right. I have completed it sucessfully in the easy Investor and Financier modes, but perhaps someone can do better? Up to 3 AI players can be added for some mayhem, but be careful not to neglect the main goals when buying up the competition.

Credits:

• EMD SD40-2 Soo by Rodea
• Inspired by RRT3 German East Africa and by Thomas Vincente’s Spain
• New event art based on local Makonde sculptures

*** Version 1.2 ***
Version 1.2 has improved victory conditions, better scenery and tunnels, and Independence celebrations for Juba, capital of new country Southern Sudan in 2011. More screenshots in the original forum topic: http://smrsimple.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=4240&p=49782 

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