Railways of North America: The Golden Spike is a 22-card deck designed for players who want to play the Transcontinental edition of Railways of the World, combining the East US portion of the base game with the West US expansion. The set includes six overview cards that introduce four new major routes on both the eastern and western maps; four service bounties that enable bidding and negotiation; and twelve baron cards that add an extra layer of strategy. All cards feature the iconic ‘Golden Spike’ symbol, indicating they belong to this expansion. The game runs with 2 to 6 players, takes 120 to 180 minutes, and has a weight of 2/5, indicating moderate complexity. Core mechanics include action points, auction, network and route building, pick‑up and deliver, and tile placement, blending strategic planning with real‑time investment decisions. If you enjoy railway games that demand route planning, negotiation, and smart resource use, this set provides additional challenges that enrich the original Railways of the World experience.