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Version 1.19

2026-10-10T16:47:16Z

Irongreg:

New features and fixes in V1.19 were covered in the [https://carloscarrasco.com/nimby-rails-march-2026/ March 2026] and [https://carloscarrasco.com/nimby-rails-may-2026/ May 2026] devblogs.

Key features in the 1.19 update as listed in the [https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1134710/view/701024152480383843 update notes]:
* Updated the bundled OpenStreetMap data to a newer planet database.
* Replaced the proprietary map tile format with industry-standard formats, enabling players to create and install custom vector maps using open-source tools.
* Added building footprints at maximum zoom where available in OpenStreetMap.
* Added nearly all OpenStreetMap points of interest (POIs) as labels at maximum zoom.
* Fixed map distortion near the poles at low zoom levels. Areas outside the supported view are now cropped or filled with a background.
* Rewrote the map coordinate transformation system to improve compatibility with external map sources.
* Added map rotation!
# Rotate using the mouse's horizontal scroll wheel.
#Alternatively, hold Shift while using the vertical scroll wheel.
#Reset rotation with a middle mouse click or the new button in the top toolbar.
*Added support for the following map formats:
#Raster: PNG, JPG, WebP.
#Vector: MapLibre Vector Tiles, Mapbox Vector Tiles.
#Containers and sources: PMTiles, HTTP TileJSON and HTTP directory pattecccccccrns.
*Added support for external map sources, including online maps served over HTTP.
*Added the ability to configure custom sources through Map Options → Sources → New Source.
*Custom HTTP sources can use a TileJSON file (recommended) or a URL pattern with {z}, {x} and {y} placeholders.
*Added a native Linux build targeting the latest Steam Runtime 4.
*Enabled cross-platform saves between Windows and Linux.
*Steam Cloud saves are automatically shared between both platforms.

[[Category:Version]]

Version 1.19

2026-10-10T16:46:50Z

Irongreg: Update 1.19

Version 1.19

2026-10-10T16:45:50Z

Irongreg: test

Version 1.6

2026-10-10T05:47:54Z

Irongreg: Undo revision 602 by Irongreg (talk)

Version 1.6 was released on 16 January 2023, containing several new track tools, and improvements to multiplayer. It initially entered beta on 9 December 2022.

New features and fixes in V1.6 were covered in the [https://carloscarrasco.com/nimby-rails-october-2022/ October], [https://carloscarrasco.com/nimby-rails-november-2022/ November], and [https://carloscarrasco.com/nimby-rails-december-2022/ December] devblogs.

Key features listed in the [https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1134710/view/3654141654863909262?l=english Update Notes] are:
* Multiplayer optimizations
* Private simulation mode for multiplayer, improving game speed and reducing bandwidth requirements
* Direct connection mode for multiplayer, working around bandwidth limits on the Steam Relay network
* Track curve weight, allowing the halfway point between two track nodes and move it
* Track split and tape tools, a new suite of tools for modifying existing track
* New "hold" mode option for the track editor, which only enabled tools while the player holds down the relevant hotkey
* Track editing optimizations
* Path tracing options for trains, showing the projected path of a train
* Bulk edit options for trains

[[Category:Version]]

Version 1.6

2026-10-10T05:46:57Z

Irongreg: update 1.19 - i'll clean this up more later

Version 1.19 was released on 9 August 2026, containing a major overhaul of the map engine, default map (including an update to the planet database), the addition of custom map sources, and a native linux port.

New features and fixes in V1.19 were covered in the [https://carloscarrasco.com/nimby-rails-march-2026/ March 2026] and [https://carloscarrasco.com/nimby-rails-may-2026/ May 2026] devblogs.

Key features in the 1.19 update as listed in the [https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1134710/view/701024152480383843 update notes]:
* Updated the bundled OpenStreetMap data to a newer planet database.
* Replaced the proprietary map tile format with industry-standard formats, enabling players to create and install custom vector maps using open-source tools.
* Added building footprints at maximum zoom where available in OpenStreetMap.
* Added nearly all OpenStreetMap points of interest (POIs) as labels at maximum zoom.
* Fixed map distortion near the poles at low zoom levels. Areas outside the supported view are now cropped or filled with a background.
* Rewrote the map coordinate transformation system to improve compatibility with external map sources.
* Added map rotation!
# Rotate using the mouse's horizontal scroll wheel.
#Alternatively, hold Shift while using the vertical scroll wheel.
#Reset rotation with a middle mouse click or the new button in the top toolbar.
*Added support for the following map formats:
#Raster: PNG, JPG, WebP.
#Vector: MapLibre Vector Tiles, Mapbox Vector Tiles.
#Containers and sources: PMTiles, HTTP TileJSON and HTTP directory pattecccccccrns.
*Added support for external map sources, including online maps served over HTTP.
*Added the ability to configure custom sources through Map Options → Sources → New Source.
*Custom HTTP sources can use a TileJSON file (recommended) or a URL pattern with {z}, {x} and {y} placeholders.
*Added a native Linux build targeting the latest Steam Runtime 4.
*Enabled cross-platform saves between Windows and Linux.
*Steam Cloud saves are automatically shared between both platforms.

[[Category:Version]]

NIMBY:Contents

2026-10-10T05:29:43Z

Irongreg: /* Versions */

= Guides =
== Tutorials ==
All tutorial pages start with "How to" and contain a step by step guide to a simple game concept.
Following the tutorial pages should enable you to build and run a simple network.

*[[Quickstart guide]]
*[[How to build track]]
*[[How to build stations]]
*[[How to create a line]]
*[[How to schedule a train]]

== Advanced ==
Advanced guides enable players to use optional functionality such as signals and depots which can be ignored and replaced with defaults if needed.
*[[How to signal a junction]]
*[[How to use depots]]
*[[How to manual timetable]]
*[[How to use the in-game routeplanner]]
*[[How to have multiple trains share a platform]]

== Strategy ==
Strategy pages assume you know ''how'' something is done and consider ''why'' you might want to do it.
*[[Depot strategies]]
*[[Mapping resources]]
*[[Transfer hub strategy]]

= Concepts =

== [[Geographical layer]]s ==
''Geographical background objects provided by the game data which cannot be modified by the player''
*[[Population layer]]
*[[Admin layer]]
*[[Raster and vector tile layers]]

== Map concepts ==
''Objects created by the player on top of the geographical data''
*[[Blueprint]]
*[[Track]]
*[[Station]]
*[[Signal]]
*[[Layer]]s
*[[Building]]
*[[Point of Interest]]

== Simulation concepts ==
''Things that the game generates as it runs the simulation''
*[[Pax]]
*[[Dominating trip]]
*[[Path]]
*[[Accounting]]
*[[Satisfaction]]
*[[Demand Curve]]

== Line concepts ==
*[[Line]]
*[[Stop]]
*[[Timetable]]
*[[Duration]]
*[[Custom Duration]]

== Train concepts ==
*[[Train]]
*[[Run]]
*[[Order]]
*[[Timetable]]

= Versions =
*[[Demo 1.0]]
*[[Version 1.1]]
*[[Version 1.2]]
*[[Version 1.3]]
*[[Version 1.4]]
*[[Version 1.5]]
*[[Version 1.6]]
*[[Version 1.8]]
*[[Version 1.9]]
*[[Version 1.10]]
*[[Version 1.11]]
*[[Version 1.12]]
*[[Version 1.13]]
*[[Version 1.14]]
*[[Version 1.15]]
*[[Version 1.16]]
*[[Version 1.17]]
*[[Version 1.18]]
*[[Version 1.19]]

NIMBY:Contents

2026-10-10T05:29:25Z

Irongreg: /* Versions */

= Guides =
== Tutorials ==
All tutorial pages start with "How to" and contain a step by step guide to a simple game concept.
Following the tutorial pages should enable you to build and run a simple network.

*[[Quickstart guide]]
*[[How to build track]]
*[[How to build stations]]
*[[How to create a line]]
*[[How to schedule a train]]

== Advanced ==
Advanced guides enable players to use optional functionality such as signals and depots which can be ignored and replaced with defaults if needed.
*[[How to signal a junction]]
*[[How to use depots]]
*[[How to manual timetable]]
*[[How to use the in-game routeplanner]]
*[[How to have multiple trains share a platform]]

== Strategy ==
Strategy pages assume you know ''how'' something is done and consider ''why'' you might want to do it.
*[[Depot strategies]]
*[[Mapping resources]]
*[[Transfer hub strategy]]

= Concepts =

== [[Geographical layer]]s ==
''Geographical background objects provided by the game data which cannot be modified by the player''
*[[Population layer]]
*[[Admin layer]]
*[[Raster and vector tile layers]]

== Map concepts ==
''Objects created by the player on top of the geographical data''
*[[Blueprint]]
*[[Track]]
*[[Station]]
*[[Signal]]
*[[Layer]]s
*[[Building]]
*[[Point of Interest]]

== Simulation concepts ==
''Things that the game generates as it runs the simulation''
*[[Pax]]
*[[Dominating trip]]
*[[Path]]
*[[Accounting]]
*[[Satisfaction]]
*[[Demand Curve]]

== Line concepts ==
*[[Line]]
*[[Stop]]
*[[Timetable]]
*[[Duration]]
*[[Custom Duration]]

== Train concepts ==
*[[Train]]
*[[Run]]
*[[Order]]
*[[Timetable]]

= Versions =
*[[Demo 1.0]]
*[[Version 1.1]]
*[[Version 1.2]]
*[[Version 1.3]]
*[[Version 1.4]]
*[[Version 1.5]]
*[[Version 1.6]]
*[[Version 1.8]]
*[[Version 1.9]]
*[[Version 1.10]]
*[[Version 1.11]]
*[[Version 1.12]]
*[[Version 1.13]]
*[[Version 1.14]]
*[[Version 1.14]]
*[[Version 1.14]]
*[[Version 1.14]]
*[[Version 1.14]]
*[[Version 1.19]]

Raster and vector tile layers

2026-10-10T05:25:43Z

Irongreg: Update with pictures and clearer instructions.

From v1.19 onwards, NIMBY Rails supports displaying raster and vector tile layers from an external source.
[[File:Raster Vectcor Example.png|thumb|alt=Visual example of adding a new raster and vector tile layer in NIMBY Rails.]]
To use these layers in your game, follow the following instructions:

# Open "Map options" in the top right toolbar
# Select Sources.
# Click New Source.
# Copy-paste the URL text from the below table into the URL field, enter an appropriate name, and select the corresponding data format shown in the table below
# Click Create. '' <nowiki>*Note: If the create button is greyed out ensure there are no spaces before or after the URL text.</nowiki>''

'''Do not use the "copy link" context menu option from your browser.''' Select the URL text and copy-paste as if it was plain text.

'''Do not post any links containing API keys, even if they are your API keys.'''

== Raster tile layer sources ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Description !! URL !! Data Format !! Origin
|-
| Google Maps Roads || <nowiki>https://mt1.google.com/vt/lyrs=m&x={x}&y={y}&z={z}</nowiki> || Generic Raster || HTTP
|-
| Google Maps Satellite || <nowiki>https://mt1.google.com/vt/lyrs=s&x={x}&y={y}&z={z}</nowiki> || Generic Raster || HTTP
|-
| Google Maps Hybrid (satellite+road) || <nowiki>https://mt1.google.com/vt/lyrs=y&x={x}&y={y}&z={z}</nowiki> || Generic Raster || HTTP
|-
| ESRI Satellite Imagery || <nowiki>https://server.arcgisonline.com/ArcGIS/rest/services/World_Imagery/MapServer/tile/{z}/{y}/{x}?blankTile=false</nowiki> || Generic Raster || HTTP
|-
| UK - National Library of Scotland historic maps || See instructions at https://maps.nls.uk/guides/georeferencing/layers-urls/ . Some layers require a MapTiler account. '''Do not post any MapTiler links containing your API key here.''' || Generic Raster || HTTP
|-
| OpenRailwayMap || <nowiki>https://tiles.openrailwaymap.org/standard/{z}/{x}/{y}.png</nowiki> . Note that this version of ORM has severe performance and/or rate limiting issues. Vector sources using in-game data or https://openrailwaymap.app would be better. || Generic Raster || HTTP
|-
| OpenStreetMap pre-rendered || <nowiki>https://tile.openstreetmap.org/{z}/{x}/{y}.png</nowiki> || Generic Raster || HTTP
|-
| Mapterhorn hillshade || <nowiki>https://tiles.mapterhorn.com/tilejson.json</nowiki> || Generic Raster || HTTP
|-
| OpenTopoMap || <nowiki>https://a.tile.opentopomap.org/{z}/{x}/{y}.png</nowiki> . Note that this render doesn't support zoom level 17 and more. || Generic Raster || HTTP
|}

== Examples ==
==== Google Layer Examples - Devonport, Tasmania, Australia ====
<gallery mode="packed">
File:ExampleRasterVector GoogleMapsRoads.jpg|Google Maps Roads
File:ExampleRasterVector GoogleSat.jpg|Google Maps Satellite
File:ExampleRasterVector GoogleSatRoads.jpg|Google Maps Hybrid (satellite+road)
</gallery>
==== Other Examples - Devonport, Tasmania, Australia ====
<gallery mode="packed">
File:ExampleRasterVector OpenTopo.jpg|OpenTopoMap
File:VectorRasterERSIExample.jpg|ERSI Satellite Imagery
</gallery>
==== Other Examples ====
<gallery mode="packed">

File:ExampleERSISattelite (Medium).png|ERSI Satellite Imagery + Open Railway Map Zoomed out
File:ExampleERSISatandOpenRailway.jpg|ERSI Satellite Imagery + Open Railway Map Zoomed In
File:ExampleOpenRailwayMapTiles (Medium).png|Open Railway Map Zoomed In - West Melbourne Rail Yard
</gallery>

File:VectorRasterERSIExample.jpg

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Irongreg:

ERSI

File:ExampleRasterVector GoogleSatRoads.jpg

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Irongreg:

Google Sat Roads Example

File:ExampleRasterVector GoogleSat.jpg

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Irongreg:

ExampleRasterVector

File:ExampleRasterVector GoogleMapsRoads.jpg

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Irongreg:

ExampleRasterVector_GoogleMapsRoads

File:ExampleRasterVector OpenTopo.jpg

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Irongreg:

ExampleRasterVector_OpenTopo

File:ExampleERSISatandOpenRailway.jpg

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Irongreg:

ERSI and OpenRailway Zoomed

File:ExampleERSISattelite (Medium).png

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Irongreg:

ERSI Sat

File:ExampleOpenRailwayMapTiles (Medium).png

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Irongreg:

Example of OpenRailway Map within NIMBY Rails

File:Alert-warning.svg.webp

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Irongreg:

Alert Symbol

File:Raster Vectcor Example.png

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Irongreg:

Visual example of adding a new raster and vector tile layer in NIMBY Rails.

File:RasterVector Example.png

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Irongreg:

Shows an example on how to add a custom URL for raster / vector layer.