Mods / Map styles

• SShow existing railways (1.19+ and 1.18- compatible)by LVSKBThis mod shows where the existing railways are and shows the outlines of railway platforms. 1.18-: Esc > Options > map > Show existing railways 1.19+: Map options > Sources > Default Vectors > Style > Show existing railways - The mod had to be completely rewritten for 1.19, due to the update, the...16.7k downloadsupdated 3 mo ago
• GGlobal Canvasby Vesuvius18A natural, darker and more realistic world map featuring a reduced contrast treatment with textures and colours inspired by Aerial Photography. The pack is ideal for those searching for a more true-to-life visual approach, as well as being perfect for relaxed evening play and longer gaming sessio...13.0k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• OOpenStreetMap Base MapStyleby BrokenButlerTurns NIMBY Rails into OSM. This should always be the lowest priority Map Style Mod (unless you know what you're doing) Recommended to turn "Show land texture at max zoom" off under Map settings. A couple add-on mods will come out later. This is as faithful a recreation of OSM as possible, only e...4.2k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• MMidnight Canvasby Vesuvius18Switch off the lights and relax under the veil of midnight with this dramatic map skin. A seamless blend of rich darker tones and shimmering city lights make for a striking backdrop as well as being a great alternative for those looking to reduce eye strain that can occasionally arise from the br...3.2k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• TTracks OSMby 76561199057711252This mod displays OSM tracks in NIMBY Rails starting with version 1.19. This mod does not work in versions before 1.19. IMPORTANT: To display the mod (and any other map mod), in Map Options menu, select Sources, click on Default vectors. Then below, next to Opacity and Color tabs, you will also s...2.4k downloadsupdated 4 d ago
• RRoad Network - legacy (pre 1.19)by 76561199057711252This mod can only work on versions through 1.18. It does not work in 1.19 or later versions. Use Roads, buildings, airports mod for 1.19 here: It converts road network into asphalt-like gray color and reflects the road width (by reference to the number of lanes). It also reflects in a similar sty...2.3k downloadsupdated 16 mo ago
• MMapStyle - OpenTransportMap Platforms [DEPRECATED]by 76561198408342983Shows platforms in the colour of the transport layer in OSM. Some platforms might not be visible because of local tagging behavior Only usuable for game versions 1.18 and under. Please use the newly released OpenrailwayMod as a replacement for versions 1.19 and up2.1k downloadsupdated 14 mo ago
• SShow Electrificationby LVSKBShows if tracks are electrified or not enable in game settings > map > show electrification This mod only works for 1.18 and under Yellow = electrified Black = unelectrified2.0k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• OOpenRailwayMap Base MapStyleby BrokenButlerMakes the map look like the ORM base map (so a greyscale version of OSM). Intended to be used as part of the ORM MapStyles Collection (this is where you'll find the mods to show the real railways as they can be seen on the screenshots):1.9k downloadsupdated 22 mo ago
• MMapStyle - Openrailwaymap Heavy Rail [DEPRECRATED]by 76561198408342983Shows heavyrail in the colour of openrailwaymap, All colors are copied from ORM. Only usuable for game versions 1.18 and under. Please use the newly released OpenrailwayMod as a replacement for versions 1.19 and up1.8k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• MMapStyle - Openrailwaymap Light Rail [DEPCRECATED]by 76561198408342983Shows lightrail and Narrow Gauge in the colour of openrailwaymap Only usuable for game versions 1.18 and under. Please use the newly released OpenrailwayMod as a replacement for versions 1.19 and up1.4k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• MMapStyle - Openrailwaymap Proposed and under construction rail [DEPRECATED]by 76561198408342983Shows planned and under construction railways Only usuable for game versions 1.18 and under. Pease use other means for 1.191.4k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• MModern Darkby timelordandcoA flat theme for relaxed reading1.4k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• MMapStyle - Openrailwaymap Disused Rail [DEPRECATED]by 76561198408342983Shows broken up rail in purple Only usuable for game versions 1.18 and under. Please use other means to show disused rail in versions 1.19 and up1.3k downloadsupdated 21 mo ago
• PPurple's Population Overlayby 76561198408342983This population overlay mod changes the colours and specifics on how population is shown. -Population starts to be shown at a higher density than normal, this makes planning railway stations an easier job. -The Low to high density spectrum has a very clear colour progression1.3k downloadsupdated 3 mo ago
• RRoads, buildings, airportsby 76561199057711252This mod only works for versions 1.19 and later. It is equivalent to the legacy Road Network Map mod for prior NIMBY Rails versions. It converts road network into asphalt-like gray color and aims at reflecting the road width closer to reality. It also colors building roofs into a darker color and...1.3k downloadsupdated 2 mo ago
• OOpenRailwayMap: In-Game Speedoverlayby 76561198408342983This mod makes the speed overlay use the same colour as in Openrailwaymap1.2k downloadsupdated 3 mo ago
• MMapstyle: Population Gradientby 76561199055058145This mapstyle mod introduces a custom population gradient. The population gradient has more variety than the vanilla one so you can more clearly see where extra dense areas are.1.2k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• MMapStyle - Electrification [DEPRECATED]by 76561198408342983Shows whether rail is electrified and what type of electrification it has. - Red is overhead wire, - Purp;e is 3rd rail - Pink is ground level power supply - Blue is 4th rail. - Yellow is unelectrified rail or doesn't fit the above categories Only usuable for versions 1.18 and under. This mod wil...1.2k downloadsupdated 19 mo ago
• MMapStyle - Heritage/Tourism [DEPRECATED]by 76561198408342983Shows Heritage raillines in Blue Only usuable for game versions 1.18 and under. Please use other means for showing heritage and tourism in game versions 1.19 and up917 downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• MMapstyle: Bordersby 76561199055058145* Disables low level borders so you only see country and state/region borders. * Borders are now black instead of the very bright pink/purple color * Disables country name labels901 downloadsupdated 3 mo ago
• SShow existing railways for dark themesby 76561198857799019Based on the original Show existing railways mod by LVSKB, with only certain colors changed for better visibility on top of dark themes. Solid lines = Ground level Dotted lines = Underground Solid+Dotted lines = Viaduct White / light gray = mainline track Gray = yard tracks Light blue = subway Bl...874 downloadsupdated 8 mo ago
• SShow existing Railways up to 1.18 - deprecatedby TrixiIt's not working in 1.19 or higher Shows the existing railways dark Blue = mainline track dark green= yard tracks orange= subway Blue = Light rail Magenta = tram / narrow gauge Dotted track from above: bridge or tunnel Dotted brown = Abandoned / disused Red = In construction / proposed purple = p...566 downloadsupdated 14 mo ago
• SSimple Dark Mapby ZarunetA dark map style for late night sessions, derived from the default styles. Now with busway rendering!564 downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• MMapstyle: Speed Gradientby 76561199055058145This mapstyle mod introduces a custom speed gradient. The speed gradient has hard edges. The vanilla one transitions smoothly between the colors making it hard to see if you are dropping below a certain speed. In this mod the color notacibly changes at if you drop 1 kmh below these speeds: 40, 60...564 downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• BBusways on map For Global Canvas Pre 1.19by Anna/AlexThe missing busways from the Global Canvas map style finaly have a form and color520 downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• TTransport Overlay - Melbourne & PTVby 76561198853466371Shows a Metro Trains Melbourne and V/Line transport overlay, with their corresponding colours. Also displays platforms. I highly recommend using BrokenButlers ORM Base MapStyle and credit to them for using the mod in the screenshots. Might be some issues in some locations. And please comment if y...500 downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• LLandranger Map Styleby Delta 5-1A map style inspired by the Landranger map series published by the UK mapping agency, Ordnance Survey.494 downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• PPopulation overlay 2000 colors (adlet)by 76561199057711252This is a population overlay that covers the entire range of supported density levels, with 2000 gradient colors. I believe each level corresponds to 1 additional person/tile in density, thus density here varies from 1 to 2000 people/tile. To my knowledge all other currently available population...492 downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• MMapstyle Landscapeby 76561198970485539460 downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• BBusways on map Pre 1.19by Anna/AlexThe missing busways from the default map finaly have a form and color454 downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• BBlue & Greenby DavidLight map style that is mostly blue and green, focusing on contrast, details, and readability.393 downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• PPopulation overlay 350 colors (adlet)by 76561199057711252This is a population overlay based on the concept of a heatmap. I decided to add my own overlay for population that has colors generally based on the concept of a heatmap, with things progressing from blue to red (in this case as population density grows). If you see red, call your construction c...306 downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• PPop gradient red-greenby 76561199021755396Changes population gradient from pinkish red-cyan to red-green. Lmk if there's any improvements that is needed.270 downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• OOpenRailwayMap Vertical Layers Style for Turnout (1.19)by SuperManifoldsORM Vertical Layers A map stylesheet that draws real-world railways coloured by type and separated by their vertical layer — so tunnels, ground-level track, and elevated viaducts each become their own toggleable layer. What it does Hue = track type, using OpenRailwayMap's own palette: Heavy rail...262 downloadsupdated 3 mo ago
• DDark theme overlays (not a dark theme)by 76561198857799019NOTE: This is NOT a dark theme, it is made for use with other dark themes which don't change overlay colors to match. Dark theme used in thumbnail: Modern Dark by timelordandco This mod changes the population density overlay and track speed overlay so they don't stand out as much against dark the...228 downloadsupdated 12 mo ago
• RRoads under constructionby ZarunetA simple mods that does exactly what it says on the tin: adds rendering for roads under construction.225 downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• MMinimalist Mapby DavidA minimalist (mostly white) map to focus on the rail network208 downloadsupdated 10 mo ago
• Qqhfreddy's Speed Gradient - mainline railby SBMM abuserA speed gradient designed around main line railways up to 360km/h, and above 60km/h. Its main objective was to provide very high contrast in the speed range between 80km/h and 200km/h. I made this years ago when the idea was first floated of being able to mod the speed gradient file. It's been si...196 downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• UUltimate Dark modeby 76561198408342983Ultimate Dark Mode is the best way to play NIMBY Rails for dark mode enjoyers. Includes: - Literally everything is black - A special population layer for lava aesthethics - An excellent usecase for overlay mods - A stupid joke mod that actually is usable (somehow)(again)167 downloadsupdated 19 mo ago
• AA White Christmas (Holidays 2023)by 76561198408342983The perfect mod for a white Christmas159 downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• SStrong Contrast Speed Overlayby Tenma_4sukaThis mod makes notacibly changes with strong contrast for every 10km/h. Might useful when editing a large network.109 downloadsupdated 15 mo ago
• LLess Reddish Population Colorsby 76561198810247220Mye eyes were dying from looking at the red population colors so I made this mod.72 downloadsupdated 17 mo ago

43 map styles mods, most downloaded first. Each one has its own page here with what it needs to run and where its author publishes it; the files themselves stay with the author and are never re-hosted on this site.