Railroad Tycoon 2 is a simulation game that lets players design and operate railroad companies on a computer with a Windows operating system. It was released in the United States for the Windows PC platform in the late 1990s. The title was developed by Chris Sawyer and published by Sierra On-Line. Players can lay tracks construct stations purchase locomotives and rolling stock set timetables set freight and passenger rates and manage the profitability of their rail network. The simulation tracks detailed economic indicators such as revenue expenses profit margins and company rating which influence the success of the railroad. Players can hire staff set wages and manage the expansion of their network across different regions and climates. The game includes multiple scenarios that present specific economic challenges and a scenario editor that allows the creation of custom maps and rules. Artificial intelligence controls competing companies and reacts to the players actions providing a dynamic competitive environment. The interface offers detailed financial reports a map view with zoom and pan capabilities and a timeline that tracks the progress of the railroad over decades. Expansions such as the Railroad Tycoon 2 The Second Train add new vehicles industries and gameplay mechanics. The game supports multiplayer mode where up to eight players can compete or cooperate in building rail empires. The graphics feature isometric views with detailed sprites and a user interface that displays cash flow company rating and performance statistics. The title was added to the website iOctavio.com on November 18 2002 and was originally classified under the Simulation genre to aid web searches.