Railway Alive: Full Steam Ahead!
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Last published Sat, Feb 28, 2026
In a world where locomotives have been replaced by genetically engineered girls whose one job and only purpose in life is to pull trains. One hard-working shunter goes on a quest to save her train yard from going bankrupt and learn more about the world she lives in.
Always dreaming about seeing the world, Madeline number 721 leaves the small town of Ducks Peak to the city, hoping to win the exclusive princess contract with RailCo. The creators of all train girl kind. Along the way, she meets and befriends other girls who are also taking part in the contest.
Will Madeline save her train yard and see the world? Find out in this slice of life, science fiction, adventure!
Railway Alive: Full Steam Ahead!
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