Workshop of the World

Description from BoardgameNews.com:

The Ragnar Brothers return to canal-building in this new game set during the Industrial Revolution, which will be produced in an edition of 1,000 copies. Here's a game description from the back of the box:

"For a brief period the Industrial Revolution burned so bright that Britain was known as the 'Workshop of the World.' This Ragnar Brothers' game recreates that dramatic time. Players establish their position on the map-board by investing in ports, heavy industries, textiles, light industries and crafts. Canal networks are built to connect the thriving towns. Expenditure is vast, but capital gains are greater. Next the railways are built and each player seeks to strengthen their industrial base. By game end, towns are linked from London to Wales, Scotland to the Channel ports. Wealth decides the winner."

And here's the game play described in more detail:

• The game lasts two eras – the Canal Era and Railroad Era – with players earning money at the end of each era.

• Before starting an era, players each reveal one of their two demand tokens to show which towns (ports, textile locations, etc.) have special value.