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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.
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 V1.19 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.
 


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


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Latest revision as of 05:47, 10 October 2026

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 October, November, and December devblogs.

Key features listed in the 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
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