Trans-Siberian

 

Check map dimensions

 

If rectangular:
  - choose long axis

If square

    - choose random axis

 

For each end of axis

    - find 3 towns nearest to axis end

        - if town size parameter is 'favour larger'

        - choose largest of the 3

    - if town size parameter is 'favour smaller'

        - choose smallest of the 3

    - if town size parameter is 'random'

        - choose 1 at random from the 3

 

Primary goal is then to build a route providing continuous service between the two towns.

Secondary goal is to connect n subsidiary towns.

 

Unknowns

 

- how to measure continuous service?  Can a cargo monitor detect origin of cargo on delivery?

- how to select towns for the secondary goals.