db@cstvax.UUCP (Dave Berry) (10/18/85)
The following expansion kits are available for 1829 from
HARTLAND Trefoil Ltd.
5 Chapel Lane
Blisworth
Northampton
NN7 3BU
ENGLAND
MSK 1: 6 new tiles for use in the 4th phase, allowing green & russet
station tiles to be promoted.
MSK 2: 9 new trains (4 different types).
MSK 3: Value 4 scrip and current rule book for updating older games.
(Games which already have value 4 scrip already have the latest
rule book).
MSK 4: Computer cassette for 16k or 32k pet, handling all transactions.
Speeds up play. SOUTHERN BOARD ONLY.
Costs:
MSK 1: 70p, MSK 2: 70p, MSK 3: #1.30, MSK 4: ???
postage (within UK) 1-3 items 20p, 4 or more items 30p.
I don't know what arrangements they have for overseas customers.
REVIEWS:
MSK 1: Highly recommended. Once you've used these the end-game will seem
dull without them.
MSK 2: Variable. Most people I know use them. The 3T train can terminate
at small stations as well as large ones, which is vital for the
Highland company on the Northern board. The 3+3 train runs twice
between the same stations, and is fun. The 6 train is pretty boring.
The 4+4E train runs twice between the same 4 stations, and can ignore
stations between them (ie the stations do not have to be adjacent).
Easily the most profitable train if you can afford it; the style of
play changes a bit when you use it.
I've never tried using some trains without the others, it's probably
not recommended.
MSK 3: I haven't seen older versions of the game!
MSK 4: Haven't seen it. ethz!wanner uses some computer s/w for 1829, &
recommends it.
Disclaimer: I am a complete novice at the game. I just enjoy it!
--
Dave Berry. CS postgrad, Univ. of Edinburgh
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