Our Donner Pass Route - High Sierra Crossing features over 90 miles of double track mainline over Southern Pacific's historic Overland Route between Colfax, Ca in the west, to Truckee, Ca to the east. Set in the 50s during the height of the steam to diesel transition era.

Route History

It was the Central Pacific railroad that completed the original line (#1 track), over the high Sierras back on December 13, 1867, and was part of the first transcontinental railroad across the United States. Its construction was a magnificent feat, involved thousands of workers. Unfortunately many lost their lives in the process due to the harsh and dangerous work conditions.

In 1901 the Southern Pacific took control of the line, and in the mid 1920s, a second line (#2 track) was constructed over the pass in order to facillitate a "great expansion" of service over the line.

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Rome Total War Barbarian Invasion Units |link| < COMPLETE >

Elite heavy cavalry capable of fighting through the thickest melees.

: Some units can swim across rivers, allowing for flanking maneuvers during bridge battles.

Elite heavy infantry carrying the legionary eagle. They provide massive morale boosts to nearby troops.

Frontier garrison troops. They are poorly equipped compared to field armies but excel at holding defensive positions (like city walls) and throwing javelins. 🪓 The Barbarian Horde: Melee Powerhouses rome total war barbarian invasion units

These units are widely considered the most effective for campaign and competitive play:

The Roman military underwent massive transformations by the 4th century. Both the Western Roman Empire (WRE) and Eastern Roman Empire (ERE) abandoned the classic Principes and Triarii of the vanilla game in favor of highly specialized professional soldiers. Standard Infantry & Shock Troops

Monstrously powerful heavy infantry. They wield massive two-handed axes that ignore enemy armor, making them the ultimate counter to Roman heavy infantry. Elite heavy cavalry capable of fighting through the

There are no Marian Reforms here. Instead, you unlock Palatina (elite guard) by building a Praetorian Barracks . These units (e.g., Lanciarii Palatina ) are the best Roman infantry, but they are limited to four units per temple.

The single most innovative feature of Barbarian Invasion is the mechanic. Several factions (such as the Huns, Vandals, Goths, and Vandals) are designated "Horde factions". If a horde faction loses its last settlement, it is not destroyed. Instead, it transforms into a massive, mobile army represented by several free "horde units," each marked by a wheel on its unit card. As a horde:

Factions like the , Alemanni , Saxons , and Goths rely on aggressive infantry tactics, devastating ambush capabilities, and the defensive power of the Shield Wall. Key Germanic Units They provide massive morale boosts to nearby troops

Many barbarian units can form a shield wall. Use this to absorb Roman missile fire.

: Generally ranked as the best unit in the game, these elite heavy cavalry possess massive armor and powerful charges.

Hybrid heavy cavalry armed with both bows and lances, allowing them to soften targets before launching a decisive charge.

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