The Four Railroads in Monopoly: Names & Strategic Value

The standard Monopoly board has four Railroads (called "Stations" in UK edition). All sit on the sides, not corners.

🚂 The Four Railroads (US Edition)

1. Reading Railroad — Between Oriental Ave & Vermont Ave. (Pronounced "Redding")
2. Pennsylvania Railroad — Between St. Charles Place & States Ave
3. B. & O. Railroad (Baltimore & Ohio) — Between Tennessee Ave & New York Ave
4. Short Line — Between Kentucky Ave & Indiana Ave. (Not a real RR; likely "Shore Fast Line" trolley)

💰 Rent Table (Standard Rules)

🎯 Strategic Notes

• High ROI: Cost $200 each. 4 RR = $800 investment → $200 rent (25% return per hit). Best cash-flow property set
• No Development: Can't build houses/hotels. Rent capped at $200
• Early Game Power: 2–3 RRs early = steady income to fund monopolies
• Mortgage Value: $100 each. Good emergency liquidity
• Short Line is Weakest: Least landed-on (position 35, after Go To Jail)

🌍 UK Edition: "Stations"

• King's Cross, Marylebone, Fenchurch St, Liverpool St. Same mechanics

Railroads are the only properties with fixed, non-escalating rent. Reliable, unglamorous, essential for cash flow.