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product_id: 190323359
title: "1862: Railway Mania in The Eastern Counties"
brand: "gmt games"
price: "R2943"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Gmt Games"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/190323359-1862-railway-mania-in-the-eastern-counties
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# Semi-linear stock market with multiple jumps 16/20 companies randomly selected Three train types with unique objectives 1862: Railway Mania in The Eastern Counties

**Brand:** gmt games
**Price:** R2943
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚂 Own the rails, rule the market, and outsmart your rivals in 1862: Railway Mania!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 1862: Railway Mania in The Eastern Counties by gmt games
- **How much does it cost?** R2943 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/190323359-1862-railway-mania-in-the-eastern-counties)

## Best For

- gmt games enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted gmt games brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Political Maneuvering:** Petition parliament to float your preferred company and gain a competitive edge.
- • **Dynamic Company Lineup:** Every game feels fresh with 16 of 20 companies randomly chosen, ensuring no two plays are the same.
- • **Strategic Stock Market:** Navigate a semi-linear stock market with multiple stock jumps for high-stakes financial maneuvering.
- • **Diverse Train Mechanics:** Master three distinct train types, each with unique building requirements and strategic goals.
- • **Complex Mergers & Re-floatation:** Engage in company mergers and re-floatation to dominate the Eastern Counties railway scene.

## Overview

1862: Railway Mania in the Eastern Counties is a highly strategic 18xx board game set in East Anglia, England. Featuring a compact 37-hex board and a dynamic selection of 16 out of 20 companies, it challenges players with a semi-linear stock market, three unique train types, and political petitioning mechanics. Designed by Mike Hutton and suitable for 2-8 players, it offers deep competitive gameplay with solo options, making it a standout in GMT Games' acclaimed 18xx series.

## Description

1862: Railway Mania in the Eastern Counties is an 18xx game set in East Anglia, England. It features a company-packed board, where 16 of 20 companies are randomly selected for use on a board containing only 37 hexes

Review: Most play - Love this game. 64 plays in 6 months says a lot!
Review: Excellent additon to GMT's 18XX Railroad Game Series - Great addition to the 18XX series that GMT Games is creating. Much more complex than 1846, their first game in the series, but presents a very different and highly competitive situation. Can be played with 2 - 8, and also has solo rules.

## Features

- 1862: Railway Mania in the Eastern Counties is an 18xx game set in East Anglia, England. It features a company-packed board, where 16 of 20 companies are randomly selected for use on a board containing only 37 hexes
- Major features of the game are: Petitioning parliament as a means of floating your preferred company, a mixture of full and partial capitalisation for companies, three train types with differing objectives and building requirements, company mergers and re-floatation and, 1860-style semi-linear stock-market featuring multiple stock jumps.
- Designer: Mike Hutton

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0839M75FR |
| Best Sellers Rank | #553,903 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #14,560 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (28) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 2.57 pounds |
| Item model number | GMT1904 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | GMT Games |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 8 years and up |
| Product Dimensions | 8 x 7 x 1 inches |
| Release date | April 1, 2020 |

## Images

![1862: Railway Mania in The Eastern Counties - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61oYou3MvjL.jpg)
![1862: Railway Mania in The Eastern Counties - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81K7+QtsRWL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Most play
*by R***K on January 15, 2026*

Love this game. 64 plays in 6 months says a lot!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent additon to GMT's 18XX Railroad Game Series
*by K***N on October 22, 2021*

Great addition to the 18XX series that GMT Games is creating. Much more complex than 1846, their first game in the series, but presents a very different and highly competitive situation. Can be played with 2 - 8, and also has solo rules.

### ⭐ Bad packaging from the shipper.
*by J***N on December 12, 2020*

I know the game is good but whoever shipped this needs to learn to put padding in the box it comes shipped in. Wanted to play today but looks like I will have to wait a few days for the replacement.

## Frequently Bought Together

- 1862: Railway Mania in The Eastern Counties
- GMT Games 1846 The Race For The Midwest

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*Last updated: 2026-02-26*