To mark the 200th anniversary of the world’s first public steam railway, The Ryan Railroad is proud to host a special virtual event within its Roblox Star Line operations on Roblox: Railway 200: The Roblox Gathering. This immersive celebration transforms Dai Tin Depot into a living museum, taking players on a virtual journey through time — from the dawn of the railways in 1825 to the cutting-edge trains of today and beyond.
The depot has been reimagined as a fully interactive showcase of railway history on Roblox, where players can explore detailed exhibits of trains from different eras, admire how railway technology has evolved in the Robloxian world to simulate the wonderful sights and sounds of the real-life railways, and take part in hands-on activities. Several sections of the depot have been themed around a different era in rail history in the real world, and how these eras have inspired their respective eras on the virtual gaming platform.
This event places a virtual twist on the Railway 200 celebrations in real life. It is not just an exhibition of railway history, but it is also a window into how digital platforms like Roblox are shaping the future of railway enthusiasm. Part of the exhibition is dedicated to celebrating how train simulators and games inspire enthusiasm from a young age, which in turn translates into enthusiasm for railways in the real world and the next generation of people who want to work in the railways.
Come join this free Railway 200 virtual gathering, a great opportunity to reflect on transformative history of railways and its influence on the virtual world, and how train simulators inspire the next generation of train enthusiasts.