Chris,

You should try it. The game generates a random map, as many computer players as you need and Crayon Rails with umpteen destinations. I've played it about 10 times now and won about 30% of them, but the ease with which you highlight the options makes the computer version so easy to use. And there's virtually no down time.

Like your blog and style of writing too!

Alan How
Counter Magazine

Thanks Alan. I played a game while driving out to the coast this weekend and had a blast playing the NW. I lost, but by only a single point. Decent AI in the game and the automation of money management is nice. I also like the decent localization of goods.