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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|MacSoft|OS X}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|MacSoft|OS X}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Re-release}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 27, 2003}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 27, 2003}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 13, 2004}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 13, 2004}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Point and select }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Building, Business }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Train }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Railroad Tycoon }}
 
|steam appid  = 7610
 
|steam appid  = 7610
 
|gogcom id    = 1445251062
 
|gogcom id    = 1445251062
 +
|hltb        = 7549
 +
|lutris      = railroad-tycoon-3
 
|strategywiki = Railroad Tycoon 3
 
|strategywiki = Railroad Tycoon 3
 +
|mobygames    = 10844
 
|wikipedia    = Railroad Tycoon 3
 
|wikipedia    = Railroad Tycoon 3
 
|winehq      = 2648
 
|winehq      = 2648
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Railroad Tycoon}}
 
  
−
'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
−
{{ii}} Disable Hardware T&L in options to prevent issues on modern versions of Windows.<ref name="hadware TL">[https://web.archive.org/web/20141205220326/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2930001 Railroad Tycoon 3 Windows 7/Vista - EASY FIX - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>
+
|introduction      =
−
{{++}} The Coast to Coast expansion is available for free as [http://hawkdawg.com/rrt/rrt3/rrt3.htm v1.4 Patch].
+
 
 +
|release history  =  
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3244-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3244-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | railroad_tycoon_3 | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | railroad_tycoon_3 | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| Steam | 7610 | Steam | |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 7610 | Steam | Can only be purchased in USA, Canada, UK, EU countries except Croatia, Brazil, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and Vietnam |  | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} A free demo is available in several languages from [https://www.gamefront.com/games/railroad-tycoon-3/category/1759-official-demos GameFront].
 +
 +
==Monetization==
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
−
{{DLC/row| Coast to Coast | Free [http://hawkdawg.com/rrt/rrt3/rrt3.htm download]; also known as 1.04 Patch | Windows}}
+
{{DLC/row| Coast to Coast | Free [http://hawkdawg.com/rrt/rrt3/rrt3_main.php download]; distributed within the 1.04 patch | Windows}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
−
{{ii}} [http://hawkdawg.com/rrt/rrt3/rrt3.htm 1.05 Patch] is the latest version; requires 1.04 Patch.
+
{{ii}} [http://hawkdawg.com/rrt/rrt3/rrt3_main.php 1.05 patch] is the latest official version; requires the 1.04 patch.
−
 
+
{{ii}} The Sold Out Software release needs to be patched with the patch installer on the disc, otherwise the DRM will malfunction.
−
===Maps, etc.===
+
{{ii}} [http://hawkdawg.com/rrt/rrt3/rrt3_main.php 1.06 patch] is the latest fan-made patch with bugfixes and extra engines; requires the 1.05 patch. It is possible to have multiple installations with different versions; see [http://hawkdawg.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2363 instructions].
−
All of the official downloads and user created fixes for the game can be found [http://hawkdawg.com/rrt/rrt3/rrt3.htm here]
 
−
 
 
−
===Railroad Tycoon 3 Matchmaker===
 
−
An alternate online multiplayer lobby program, it allows the game to be played online without the GameSpy servers.
 
  
−
Full details and download link for the utility/patch can be found on the [http://railty3.herokuapp.com/ official site].
+
===Maps, mods and more===
−
Or alternatively, check the Steam Guide at [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1736500757 steam guide]
+
All of the official downloads and user created fixes for the game can be found [http://hawkdawg.com/rrt/rrt3/rrt3_main.php here].
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
−
|discord               =  
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|discord                   =  
−
|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
−
|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       =  
−
|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
−
|gog galaxy             = false
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|gog galaxy               = false
−
|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
−
|origin                 =  
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|origin                   =  
−
|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
−
|steam cloud           = false
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|steam cloud               = false
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
−
|uplay                  =  
+
|ubisoft connect          =  
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
−
|xbox cloud             =  
+
|xbox cloud               =  
−
|xbox cloud notes       =  
+
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Railroad Tycoon 3 General Video.png|In-game general video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Railroad Tycoon 3 General Video.png|In-game general video settings.}}
−
{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/railroad-tycoon-3
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/railroad-tycoon-3
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = incomplete
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = incomplete
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
−
|widescreen resolution notes= The resolution dropdown menu does not show all possible options. Use {{key|F11}} and {{key|F12}} to cycle between all possible resolutions.<br/>Widescreen will stretch the interface, and crop top and bottom of camera.
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|widescreen resolution notes= The resolution dropdown menu does not show all possible options. Use {{key|F11}} and {{key|F12}} to cycle between all possible resolutions. Alternatively, use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1765-railroad-tycoon-3-widescreen-fix/ widescreen fix].<br/>Widescreen resolutions will stretch the interface and cause {{Term|Vert-}} behavior.{{cn|date=2021-12-14|reason=}}
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
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|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed        = false
−
|borderless windowed notes  = Unplayable if forced - causes clicks to register at incorrect locations.
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|borderless windowed notes  = Unplayable if forced - causes clicks to register at incorrect locations.{{cn|date=2021-12-14|reason=}}
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|color blind                = true
 
|color blind                = true
−
|color blind notes          = Under the Miscellaneous menu as "Color Adjustment".
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|color blind notes          = Under the Miscellaneous menu as '''Color Adjustment'''.
 
}}
 
}}
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
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</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
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==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|Railroad Tycoon 3 Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}}
 
{{Image|Railroad Tycoon 3 Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}}
 
{{Image|Railroad Tycoon 3 Mouse.png|In-game mouse settings.}}
 
{{Image|Railroad Tycoon 3 Mouse.png|In-game mouse settings.}}
 
{{Image|Railroad Tycoon 3 Camera.png|In-game camera settings.}}
 
{{Image|Railroad Tycoon 3 Camera.png|In-game camera settings.}}
−
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
 
{{Image|Railroad Tycoon 3 Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Railroad Tycoon 3 Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
−
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Music, Sound, Voice. Train arrival "Ching" volume found under Miscellaneous settings.
 
|separate volume notes    = Music, Sound, Voice. Train arrival "Ching" volume found under Miscellaneous settings.
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              = true
 
|eax support              = true
−
|eax support notes       = EAX 3<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130404164410/http://connect.creativelabs.com/alchemy/Lists/Games/DispForm.aspx?ID=226 ALchemy database Railroad Tycoon 3 entry]</ref>
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|eax support notes         = EAX 3<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130404164410/http://connect.creativelabs.com/alchemy/Lists/Games/DispForm.aspx?ID=226|title=ALchemy database Railroad Tycoon 3 entry|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
|royalty free audio      = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
−
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = Retail and Steam only.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
−
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = Retail and Steam only.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
−
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Retail and Steam only.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = unknown
 +
|subtitles = unknown
 +
|notes    = Retail only.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = unknown
 +
|subtitles = unknown
 +
|notes    = Retail only.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    = Retail only.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
−
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = Retail and Steam only.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|lan play modes      = Versus
 
|lan play modes      = Versus
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
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|online play          = true
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|online play          = hackable
 
|online play players  = 4
 
|online play players  = 4
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|online play modes    =  
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|online play modes    = Versus
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|online play notes    = Even though the Gamespy servers have shutdown, online multiplayer is possible again since of 2019. This can be done by installing a custom client, which can be downloaded at [http://railty3.herokuapp.com] and [http://hawkdawg.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=3668]. The original client as well as the GoG and the Steam version are currently supported.
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|online play notes    = Use OpenSpy
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===Game crashes on startup===
 
===Game crashes on startup===
−
The game crashes when running Windows Vista/7/8/10 using the default configuration. The only way to play the game is to disable the game's hardware T&L setting:
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{{ii}} The game crashes when running Windows Vista and newer if using the default configuration. The only way to play the game is to disable the game's hardware T&L setting:
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=Disable Hardware T&L|ref=<ref name="hadware TL"/>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable Hardware T&L|ref=<ref name="hadware TL">[https://web.archive.org/web/20141205220326/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2930001 Railroad Tycoon 3 Windows 7/Vista - EASY FIX - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix=
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# Make sure that the game has the latest patch installed (v1.05). Patch downloads can be found [http://hawkdawg.com/rrt/rrt3/rrt3.htm here].
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# Make sure that the game has the [[#Patches|latest patch]] installed (v1.05).
−
# Download the Vista/Win 7/Win 8 Fix from [http://hawkdawg.com/rrt/rrt3/Xtras/ here].
+
# Download the Vista/Win 7/Win 8 Fix from [https://www.mediafire.com/file/3iddceca0v8a2fm/105_106_RT3_Vista_Fix.zip here].
 
# Extract the contents of the ZIP file.
 
# Extract the contents of the ZIP file.
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# Move the <code>engine.cfg</code> file to the game's configuration folder ({{p|game}}\Data\Configuration).
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# Move the {{file|engine.cfg}} file to {{file|{{p|game}}\Data\Configuration|folder}}.
 
# Confirm the file overwrite.
 
# Confirm the file overwrite.
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# Launch the game.
 
−
}}
 
−
 
−
==="No CD/DVD-ROM Drive Found" Error===
 
−
The game crashes if attempting to run the game on a computer that lacks a CD/DVD Drive, even if the game was purchased via digital download. A custom executable is required to run the game.
 
−
 
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{{Fixbox|description=No CD/DVD Patch|fix=
 
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# Make sure that the game has the latest patch installed (v1.05). Patch downloads can be found [http://hawkdawg.com/rrt/rrt3/rrt3.htm here].
 
−
# Download <code>RT3.zip</code> from [http://hawkdawg.com/rrt/rrt3/no_cd/no_cd_patch.htm here].
 
−
# Extract <code>RT3.zip</code>.
 
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# Rename the original <code>RT3.exe</code> to something else (such as <code>RT3_org.exe</code>).
 
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# Move the new <code>RT3.exe</code> file to the game's installation folder.
 
 
# Launch the game.
 
# Launch the game.
 
}}
 
}}
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      =  
+
|direct3d versions      = 8.1
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
−
|windows 32-bit exe    = unknown
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
−
|windows 64-bit exe    = unknown
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = false
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
−
|macos 32-bit app       = unknown
+
|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
−
|macos 64-bit app       = unknown
+
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = false
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|physics          =  
 
|physics          =  
 
|physics notes    =  
 
|physics notes    =  
−
|audio            =  
+
|audio            = Miles Sound System
 
|audio notes      =  
 
|audio notes      =  
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface        =  
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|input            =  
 
|input            =  
 
|input notes      =  
 
|input notes      =  
−
|cutscenes        =  
+
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
 
|multiplayer      = GameSpy
 
|multiplayer      = GameSpy
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|recRAM  = 256 MB
 
|recRAM  = 256 MB
 
|recVRAM  = 32 MB
 
|recVRAM  = 32 MB
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = OS X
 +
|minOS    = 10.2.8
 +
|minCPU  = 400 MHz
 +
|minRAM  = 256 MB
 +
|minHD    = 1.2 GB
 +
|minVRAM  = 32 MB
 +
|minGPU  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 16:42, 12 December 2023

Railroad Tycoon 3
Railroad Tycoon 3 cover
Developers
PopTop Software
macOS (OS X) Beenox Shift
Publishers
Gathering of Developers
OS X MacSoft
2K Games
Re-release Sold Out Software
Release dates
Windows October 27, 2003
macOS (OS X) September 13, 2004
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Bird's-eye view
Controls Point and select
Genres Building, Business
Vehicles Train
Series Railroad Tycoon
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Railroad Tycoon 3 on HowLongToBeat
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Railroad Tycoon 3 guide on StrategyWiki
Railroad Tycoon 3 on MobyGames
Railroad Tycoon 3 on Wikipedia
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Railroad Tycoon
Sid Meier's Railroad Tycoon 1990
Railroad Tycoon II 1998
Railroad Tycoon 3 2003
Sid Meier's Railroads! 2006

Warnings

GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).

Railroad Tycoon 3 is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view building and business game in the Railroad Tycoon series.

General information

Hawk & Badger Railroad - A fansite and file database for the game
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 SecuROM DRM disc check
Windows
Retail
DRM details are not known
macOS (OS X)
Gamesplanet logo.svg
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Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
Steam
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 Can only be purchased in USA, Canada, UK, EU countries except Croatia, Brazil, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and Vietnam
Windows
A free demo is available in several languages from GameFront.

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Coast to Coast Free download; distributed within the 1.04 patch
Windows

Essential improvements

Patches

1.05 patch is the latest official version; requires the 1.04 patch.
The Sold Out Software release needs to be patched with the patch installer on the disc, otherwise the DRM will malfunction.
1.06 patch is the latest fan-made patch with bugfixes and extra engines; requires the 1.05 patch. It is possible to have multiple installations with different versions; see instructions.

Maps, mods and more

All of the official downloads and user created fixes for the game can be found here.

Game data

In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.
In-game miscellaneous settings.
In-game miscellaneous settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Data\Configuration[Note 1]
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/7610/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Saved Games[Note 1]
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/7610/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

In-game general video settings.
In-game general video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 The resolution dropdown menu does not show all possible options. Use F11 and F12 to cycle between all possible resolutions. Alternatively, use the widescreen fix.
Widescreen resolutions will stretch the interface and cause Vert- behavior.[citation needed]
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Unplayable if forced - causes clicks to register at incorrect locations.[citation needed]
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Color blind mode
Under the Miscellaneous menu as Color Adjustment.

  • In-game advanced video settings (1/4).

  • In-game advanced video settings (2/4).

  • In-game advanced video settings (3/4).

  • In-game advanced video settings (4/4).

Input

In-game key map settings.
In-game key map settings.
In-game mouse settings.
In-game mouse settings.
In-game camera settings.
In-game camera settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Uses system cursor.
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music, Sound, Voice. Train arrival "Ching" volume found under Miscellaneous settings.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Affects cutscenes/campaign screen. In-game messages are text-only.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
EAX 3[1]
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
Retail and Steam only.
German
Retail and Steam only.
Italian
Retail and Steam only.
Japanese
Retail only.
Polish
Retail only.
Russian
Retail only.
Spanish
Retail and Steam only.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
4 Versus
Online play
4 Versus
Use OpenSpy

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 6073, 6500, 9000
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

Issues fixed

Game crashes on startup

The game crashes when running Windows Vista and newer if using the default configuration. The only way to play the game is to disable the game's hardware T&L setting:
Disable Hardware T&L[2]
  1. Make sure that the game has the latest patch installed (v1.05).
  2. Download the Vista/Win 7/Win 8 Fix from here.
  3. Extract the contents of the ZIP file.
  4. Move the engine.cfg file to <path-to-game>\Data\Configuration.
  5. Confirm the file overwrite.
  6. Launch the game.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 8.1
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio Miles Sound System
Cutscenes Bink Video
Multiplayer GameSpy

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98 ME, 2000, XP
Processor (CPU) 400 MHz Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 128 MB 256 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.2 GB
Video card (GPU) 16 MB of VRAM
DirectX 8.1 compatible 		32 MB of VRAM
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.2.8
Processor (CPU) 400 MHz
System memory (RAM) 256 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.2 GB
Video card (GPU) 32 MB of VRAM


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References