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Overview

The Molfline is a suspended cart path that zips tourists across much of New Orange City, offering a one-of-a-kind aerial perspective of the city. Now spanning an expanded network of diverse districts, this high-speed rail weaves both underground and aboveground—traversing tunnels, caverns, and soaring over vibrant urban landscapes—to showcase New Orange City’s unique blend of modernity and history.

Despite its popularity, the Molfline remains one of the city’s most controversial transit systems. Originally constructed without official approval or permits, its rapid build-first, legalize-later strategy was designed to cement its presence before authorities could intervene. Multiple lawsuits have been filed against the company, yet the Molfline continues to thrive.

Route & Experience

Operated by the Molfline Tour Company, the rail system now follows a dynamic, ever-changing route intended to encourage repeat visits. The current path includes:

The full ride takes approximately 12 minutes with no stops along the route. All-day passes are available for $30.

Construction, History & Controversy

The Molfline Tour Company built the system without city approval, sidestepping regulations in a bold build-first, legalize-later maneuver. After a period of soft openings along a shorter route, the system celebrated its grand opening on February 18th, 2025. Despite the shadow of ongoing lawsuits and its contentious legal status, the Molfline continues to evolve, with new routes introduced regularly to keep the experience fresh.

Notable Features

Unmatched panoramic views of New Orange City’s underground and skyline.

Frequent route changes that create a dynamic and unpredictable journey.

An infamous example of corporate defiance in urban planning, having been constructed without official city backing.

Expanded coverage of diverse districts—from the high-altitude vistas above downtown to the subterranean corridors of the DHMC.

The Future of the Molfline

While city officials continue to debate its fate, the Molfline’s enduring popularity and recent expansion have rendered its removal highly unlikely. Love it or hate it, the Molfline has become a permanent—and ever-evolving—fixture in New Orange City, proving that sometimes it’s better to ask for forgiveness than permission.

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 ====Overview====
-The Molfline is a suspended cart path that zips tourists across much of [[Oranjestad|New Orange City]], providing a one-of-a-kind aerial perspective of the city. This high-speed rail weaves through subterranean districts, passing through tunnels, caverns, before breaching the surface to soar above downtown.
+The Molfline is a suspended cart path that zips tourists across much of [[Oranjestad|New Orange City]], offering a one-of-a-kind aerial perspective of the city. Now spanning an expanded network of diverse districts, this high-speed rail weaves both underground and aboveground—traversing tunnels, caverns, and soaring over vibrant urban landscapes—to showcase New Orange City’s unique blend of modernity and history.
-Despite its popularity, the Molfline is one of the city’s most controversial transit systems—built without approval or permits. The project was constructed at an incredible pace, a deliberate tactic by its creators to establish it as a permanent fixture before authorities could intervene. Several lawsuits are currently pending against the company behind it, but so far, the Molfline remains operational.
+Despite its popularity, the Molfline remains one of the city’s most controversial transit systems. Originally constructed without official approval or permits, its rapid build-first, legalize-later strategy was designed to cement its presence before authorities could intervene. Multiple lawsuits have been filed against the company, yet the Molfline continues to thrive.
 ====Route & Experience====
-The Molfline Tour Company operates the rail, with routes frequently changing to encourage repeat visits. The current path includes:
+Operated by the Molfline Tour Company, the rail system now follows a dynamic, ever-changing route intended to encourage repeat visits. The current path includes:
 *[[Molfsee]] (Starting and ending station)
 *[[Gonda Hall]]
 *[[Corea Cavern]]
-*[[Neo-Lusus]]
+*[[Kier]]
-*[[Lusus]]
+*[[Rainbow Mountain]]
-*[[Bar-U-Bar Agrotronic Center]] (Massive hydroponic farming complex)
+*[[OAX International Airport]]
-*[[Dick Hallorann Mega Complex]]
+*[[Pennsy]]
-*[[Kier]]
+*[[Monon]]
-*Downtown Breach (The Molfline ascends, offering a high-altitude view of the city before descending again)
+*[[Neo-Lusus]]
+*[[Dick Hallorann Mega Complex]]
+*[[Bar-U-Bar Agrotronic Center]]
+*[[Meijin]]
+*[[Skylan]]
+*[[Dukeside District]]
+*[[Lusus]]
+*[[Saturn Valley]]
+*[[Homestead]]
+*[[Haverhill]]
+*[[Olde Orangetown]]
+*[[Summit]]
+*[[Aboite]]
-The full ride takes approximately 8 minutes, with no stops along the route.
+The full ride takes approximately 12 minutes with no stops along the route. All-day passes are available for $30.
-====Construction & Controversy====
+====Construction, History & Controversy====
-The Molfline Tour Company built the rail system entirely without city approval, bypassing regulations and launching an aggressive build-first, legalize-later strategy. The rail’s rapid construction made it difficult to dismantle before it had already become a hit with tourists.
+The Molfline Tour Company built the system without city approval, sidestepping regulations in a bold build-first, legalize-later maneuver. After a period of soft openings along a shorter route, the system celebrated its grand opening on February 18th, 2025. Despite the shadow of ongoing lawsuits and its contentious legal status, the Molfline continues to evolve, with new routes introduced regularly to keep the experience fresh.
-Despite multiple ongoing lawsuits, the Molfline continues to operate, with new routes frequently introduced to keep the experience fresh for returning visitors.
+====Notable Features====
+* Unmatched panoramic views of New Orange City’s underground and skyline.
+* Frequent route changes that create a dynamic and unpredictable journey.
+* An infamous example of corporate defiance in urban planning, having been constructed without official city backing.
-====Notable Features====
+* Expanded coverage of diverse districts—from the high-altitude vistas above downtown to the subterranean corridors of the DHMC.
-Provides unmatched views of New Orange City’s underground and skyline.
-Popular among tourists despite its shady legal standing.
-Route changes keep the experience dynamic and unpredictable.
-No official city backing, making it an infamous example of corporate defiance in urban planning.
 ====The Future of the Molfline====
-While city officials debate its fate, the Molfline’s success has made its removal highly unlikely. Love it or hate it, the Molfline has become a permanent fixture in New Orange City, proving that sometimes it’s better to ask for forgiveness than permission.
+While city officials continue to debate its fate, the Molfline’s enduring popularity and recent expansion have rendered its removal highly unlikely. Love it or hate it, the Molfline has become a permanent—and ever-evolving—fixture in New Orange City, proving that sometimes it’s better to ask for forgiveness than permission.