Hello, Train Jammers!

This jam has been chugging along and it's hard for me to believe we only have ONE WEEK until it pulls into the station. I have enjoyed taking a look at the two games posted so far, and I can't wait to look at those in more depth and also read the rest of the submissions that y'all are working so hard on right now. On that note - does anyone need me to extend the deadline? I'd be happy to add more time; I know this is a particularly busy time of year for a lot of people. 

In addition to that, I'd love to hear more about how your projects are going! Feel free to answer any or all of the following questions: 

1. What are you working on? What's your core premise, what type of game is it, what makes you excited to get a working game together for the Tabletop Train Jam? 
2. What type of train, train mechanic, or moment in train history (or future!) inspired your train game? 
3. What's one thing that has surprised and delighted you about working on your train game?
4. What's one challenge you've run into? 
5. Have you taken any cool train trips recently? 

Please feel free to let me know if a little more time would make your life easier. 

Thank you so much for this jam! I had lots of fun working on it. I was inspired by my father's childhood train table, and what it was like going to my grandparents' house as a kid and wandering up into the attic-- a space that had been dad's playroom and my cousins' before me. The train was fascinating-- even though the train didn't work, I loved staring at it and all the other vintage toys. I know my entry is fairly "trad game," but I appreciate the inspiration.