Welcome, aspiring magnates. If you are reading this, you have likely just started Railroad Corporation, the immersive strategy sim from Corbie Games. You have laid your first piece of track, bought your first locomotive, and now the game has presented you with your first major milestone: The First Competition.
For new players, the "First Competition" can feel jarring. You’ve just learned how to connect two cities, and suddenly the game demands you haul specific cargo against a timer. But fear not. This walkthrough will break down exactly how to win the first scenario competition, secure your bonus capital, and set yourself up for a dominant campaign. railroad corporation first competition walkthrough
| Score Range | Result | |-------------|--------| | 0–50 penalties | Gold Switch – Automatic invitation to the National Railroad Efficiency Invitational. | | 51–120 penalties | Silver Rail – Qualifies for next year’s regional competition. | | 121–200 penalties | Bronze Coupler – Mandatory remedial training in dispatch simulation. | | 201+ penalties | Derailment Status – The corporation must undergo a full operational audit within 90 days. | Welcome, aspiring magnates
The record for a First Competition is 22 penalty points, set by BNSF’s Powder River Basin division in 2019. The average new corporation scores between 85 and 110. Once you deliver the 8th grain load, the
Once you deliver the 8th grain load, the scenario triggers your win. But don’t stop—push for the Gold Medal:
By Month 18, you should see the victory screen. The Baron will throw his monocle into the river.