With all the competitive players here maybe I shouldn't admit to being one of the very few who play just to build the network and run the trains. I enjoy trying to service the various communities and industries, developing a rail network that helps the communities get what they need and grow over time. I enjoy seeing a profit of course, since that means I'll have more money to build more lines and buy more trains. Otherwise, I just try to keep the company and my own finances afloat while focusing primarily on running an efficient train system. I basically ignore the scenario goals and set my own. It's the same way I play other simulation games, like Sim City and Civilization. I like to set my own goals and get wrapped up in my own player-created scenarios. I like open-ended, creative games, rather than goal-driven, win-or-lose games, but I do set goals for myself as I play. It's good that games allow for different play styles so everyone can find/create a way to enjoy them. RxR