
You cannot win with the starting "Best" locomotive. You must prioritize the Research Department Engine Upgrades:
: The competition ends abruptly. In the final 2 minutes, stop all construction and focus entirely on ensuring your trains currently on the tracks reach their destinations. railroad corporation first competition walkthrough
In your first true head-to-head, your goal is typically to achieve a specific financial milestone (e.g., earning $500,000) or supplying a set amount of resources before the AI does. You cannot win with the starting "Best" locomotive