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Rail Gauge

[This is not part of the point sheet, but you must declare this somewhere in your factbooks]

Railroads have predetermined spacing between the two rails. IRL, railroads tend to stick between 2 ft [610 mm] and 6 ft [1,829 mm], though the absolute minimum is 15 in [381 mm] and the absolute maximum is 7 ft 0.25 in [2,140 mm]. Below is a list of all the common gauges, with them sorted by IRL type.

Gauge Class	Gravitational	Metric	Other Names
Minimum Gauge	1 ft 3 in [15 in]	381 mm
Narrow Gauge	1 ft 11.5 in	597 mm
||	1 ft 11.625 in	600 mm	Six Hundred Gauge
||	1 ft 11.75 in	603 mm
||	2 ft 0 in	610 mm	Two Foot Gauge
||	2 ft 5.5 in	750 mm	Seven-Fifty Gauge
||	2 ft 5 15/16 in	760 mm	Bosnian Gauge
||	2 ft 6 in	762 mm	Two Foot Six Gauge
||	2 ft 7.5 in	800 mm	Eight Hundred Gauge
||	2 ft 11 3/32 in	891 mm	Swedish Three Foot Gauge
||	2 ft 11 7/16 in	900 mm	Nine Hundred Gauge
||	3 ft 0 in	914 mm	Three Foot Gauge
||	3 ft 3 3/8 in	1,000 mm	Metre Gauge
||	3 ft 6 in	1,067 mm	Three Foot Six Gauge
||	4 ft 6 in	1,372 mm	Four Foot Six / Scotch Gauge
Standard Gauge*	4 ft 8.5 in	1,435 mm	Stephenson / International / European Gauge
Broad Gauge	4 ft 11 27/32 in	1,520 mm	Russian Gauge
||	5 ft 0 in	1,524 mm	Southern Gauge
||	5 ft 3 in	1,600 mm
||	5 ft 5 21/32 in	1,668 mm	Iberian Gauge
||	5 ft 6 in	1,676 mm	Provincial / Texas / Portland / Indian Gauge
||	6 ft 0 in	1,829 mm	Six Foot Gauge
Maximum Gauge	7 ft 0.75 in	2,140 mm	Brunel Gauge

*Note: The Gravitational and Metric don't actually align. Nations using the Gravitational are slightly bigger than the Metric, and as such Stephenson Gauge is 4 ft 8.5 in while European is 1,435 mm.

Anywhere it states the maximum a locomotive can handle, that's per locomotive, not all of the ones at once (obviously, but I need to make that clear).

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Staol and Coal Powered

Staol- and Coal-powered locomotives functionally operate the same, minus a few changes to the engine to account for different fuels. They technically are interchangeable on a moment's notice, but using the opposite fuel for long periods of time can damage the internals of the locomotive.

Real quick terminology: Engine means the part of the train that contains the engine and driving wheels; Tender, also called the coal-car or staol-car, is the extra car containing the extra water and coal/staol; a locomotive is the combination of both of these parts (if applicable). Steam Engines are where Locomotive can mean two cars, whereas Diesel and Electric Locomotives are always one car.

Tank Steam Locomotives

Point Cost: 1
Manpower: 300
Vehicles: 150

Tank Steam Locomotives, sometimes shortened to Tank Engines, are locomotives that confined to a single car. Most steam locomotives have tender attached behind the engine, but tank engines have a much smaller coal-box and water-box directly a part of the engine. They are meant for short-distance travel (in the United States they were mainly used as Switchers [locomotives that remained within railyards and did the shunting and sorting] and short-line freight haulers; in the United Kingdom they were widely used for traveling between nearby towns). They are small, so they are easy to produce. Tank Engines usually pull a maximum of four to five traincars.

One Civilian Factory can produce one unit in one IRL week.

A replica of the Novelty, the first Tank Locomotive made in 1829.

A Light, Medium, and Heavy Tank Engine (left to right). The Light and Heavy are "Saddle-Tank" designs, while the Medium is a "Side-Tank" design. These aren't what differentiate, just pointing it out.

Light Steam Locomotives

Point Cost: 1
Manpower: 200
Vehicles: 100

Light Steam Locomotives are small locomotives designed for short-haul or switching. In smaller nations like Switzerland, the Netherlands, or Rwanda, light engines are able to serve most, if not all, of the country. In nations like the United States or Russia, these locomotives typically serve no further than half a moderate US state. Light Locomotives typically pull a maximum of eight to ten traincars.

Two Civilian Factories can produce one unit in one IRL week.

(Left to Right) 4-2-2 [Bicycle], 0-4-0 [Grasshopper {1832}], 0-4-0 [British Four-Coupled], 0-4-0 [American Four-Coupled], 4-4-0 [American]*

*Italicized are the Whyte-Class Names. Grasshopper is the name of the engine. The Grasshopper, at the time, was considered a Light Steam Locomotive, but was only capable of hauling five cars.

Moderate Steam Locomotives

Point Cost: 1
Manpower: 100
Vehicles: 50

Moderate Steam Locomotives are medium-sized locomotives designed for regular passenger and freight service. They can serve entire nations like Germany, the UK, or New Zealand. In nations like the United States, they can typically serve one to four moderate US states. Moderate Steam Locomotives typically pull a maximum of twenty to twenty-five traincars.

Three Civilian Factories can produce one unit in one IRL week.

(Left to Right) 2-6-0 [Mogul], 4-6-0 [Ten-Wheeler], 0-8-0 [Eight-Coupled], 2-8-2 [Mikado]

Heavy Steam Locomotives

Point Cost: 1
Manpower: 50
Vehicles: 25

Heavy Steam Locomotives are large locomotives designed for heavy freight and long-duration passenger service. They can serve across multiple nations in Europe, but are impractical in small nations. In nations like the United States, they can serve approximately half of the country. Heavy Steam Locomotives typically pull a maximum of fifty to sixty traincars.

Three Civilian Factories can produce one unit in two IRL weeks.

(Left to Right) 4-8-4 [Northern], 6-8-6 [PRR S2 ST*], 0-10-0 [Ten-Coupled], 4-10-0 [Gobernador], 4-10-2 [Southern]

*The PRR S2 ST is the only example of a 6-8-6, a Steam Turbine Locomotive rather than a usual engine. Only one was built.

Superheavy Steam Locomotives

Point Cost: 1
Manpower: 20
Vehicles: 10

Superheavy Steam Locomotives are extremely large locomotives designed for long-duration heavy freight serve. They are impractical in medium- or smaller-sized nations. In nations like the United States, they have the capability to serve across the entire country, however will usually only do approximately half, leaving the other half for other locomotives. Superheavy Steam Locomotives can pull a maximum of one hundred traincars.

Five Civilian Factories can produce one unit in three IRL weeks.

(Left to Right) 4-12-2 [Union], 4-4-4-4 [Duplex PRR T1], 4-6-6-4 [Challenger], 4-8-8-4 [Big Boy], 2-8-8-8-2 [Triplex Erie RR]

Geared Steam Locomotives

Point Cost: 1
Manpower: 100
Vehicles: 50

Geared Steam Locomotives utilize a reduction gear to provide power rather than the standard drive train. It provides less speed than a normal engine due to the reducing gears, but has better torque due to the gears. Most geared locomotives have a maximum speed of 15 MPH, though there are records of some reaching 18 MPH. Geared Steam Locomotives can pull a maximum of fifteen cars.

One Civilian Factory can produce one unit in one IRL week.

(Left to Right) Class C Shay, Class B Climax, Heisler

Light Condenser Steam Locomotives

Point Cost: 1
Manpower: 100
Vehicles: 50

Light Condenser Steam Locomotives are designed for use in low-water environments. They are typically found in arid and desert nations, or in underground routes where steam locomotives are still used. They utilize a condenser system to allow for the reuse of water, rather than allowing it to puff out like a normal engine. However, because of this, they are heavier than standard Light Steam Locomotives, sacrificing some of their pulling capacity. They are also small like tank engines,  Light Condenser Steam Locomotives can pull a maximum of eight traincars.

Two Civilian Factories can produce one unit in one IRL week.

(Left to Right) 0-8-0T, 0-8-2T, 2-6-2T (with traincars)

Heavy Condenser Steam Locomotives

Point Cost: 1
Manpower: 40
Vehicles: 20

Heavy Condenser Steam Locomotives are designed for use in low-water environments. They are typically found in arid and desert nations. They utilize a condenser system to allow for the reuse of water, rather than allowing it to puff out like a normal engine. However, because of this, they are heavier than standard Heavy Steam Locomotives, sacrificing a large portion of their speed and a small amount of pulling capacity. Heavy Condenser Steam Locomotives can pull a maximum of fifty to fifty-five traincars.

Three Civilian Factories can produce one unit in two IRL weeks.

(Left to Right) 2-10-2, 2-10-0, 4-8-4

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Electric-Powered

Electric-Powered trains are much different than either of their brethren. They rely on overhead wires or third-rails to receive electrical power from the national grid

DC Battery-Electric Locomotives

Point Cost: 1
Manpower: 150
Vehicles: 150

DC Battery-Electric Locomotives are locomotives that store power in a battery and use internal wiring to transmit the power to the wheels. They are cheap and easy to produce, but they do not have long distance capabilities nor a ton of power behind them. DC Battery-Electric Locomotives can pull one or two traincars only.

One Factory can produce one unit in one IRL week.

AC Battery-Electric Locomotives

Point Cost: 1
Manpower: 100
Vehicles: 100

AC Battery-Electric Locomotives are locomotives that store power in a battery and use internal wiring to transmit the power to the wheels. They are cheap and easy to produce, but they do not have long distance capabilities but have some decent power behind them. AC Battery-Electric Locomotives can pull four or five traincars.

One Factory can produce one unit in one IRL week.

DC Transmission Locomotives

Point Cost: 1
Manpower: 100
Vehicles: 50

DC Transmission Locomotives use Direct Current to power the locomotive. They do not travel far distances, but they work well in areas where being electrocuted would be a major concern so you can't have Alternating Current. DC Transmission Locomotives can handle five to six traincars.

Two Factories can produce one unit in two IRL weeks.

AC Transmission Locomotives

Point Cost: 1
Manpower: 200
Vehicles: 100

AC Transmission Locomotives use Alternating Current to power the locomotive. They can travel over far distances, but their exposed wires pose major electrical hazards towards people and wildlife. AC Transmission Locomotives can handle twelve to fifteen traincars.

Three Factories can produce one unit in two IRL weeks.

Electric Multiple Units

Point Cost: 1
Manpower: 40
Vehicles: 10

Electric Multiple Units are locomotive and passenger car combos. They are typically between two to ten cars long (being either two locomotives back-to-back [light rails] or traincars between the two locomotives). They cannot carry any other traincars, as all of the cars are connected together and share trucks (wheels), rather than having separate ones like traincars.

Five Factories can produce one unit in three IRL weeks.

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Train Cars

Traincars, also referred to as Rolling Stock, are the parts the locomotives pull.

HS Passenger Cars

Point Cost: 1
Manpower: 0
Vehicles: 100

High Speed Passenger Cars are designed for use with streamlined trains. They have thinner, smoother profiles, making them more expensive but much more comfortable than standard passenger cars. They are typically paired with electric trains, though there are streamlined steam and diesel locomotives. HS Passenger Cars can handle 100 passengers per car.

Four Civilian Factories can produce one unit in one IRL week.

HS Freight Cars

Point Cost: 1
Manpower: 0
Vehicles: 100

High Speed Freight Cars are designed for use with streamlined trains. They have thinner, smoother profiles, making them more expensive but much more comfortable than standard passenger cars. They are typically paired with electric trains, though there are streamlined steam and diesel locomotives. HOWEVER, they cannot be top-loaded due to overhead wires, only if they operate on a track with a third rail instead. HS Freight Cars can handle up to one superheavy vehicle OR two heavy vehicles OR three MBT / medium vehicles OR four light vehicles OR six tankettes per car.

Four Civilian Factories can produce one unit in one IRL week.

Passenger Cars

Point Cost: 1
Manpower: 0
Vehicles: 250

Passenger Cars are the humane way of transporting people between two points. They can be attached to any locomotive, though can not operate with speeds in excess of 120 MPH. Passenger Cars can handle 90 passengers per car.

Two Civilian Factories can produce one unit in one IRL week.

Freight Cars

Point Cost: 1
Manpower: 0
Vehicles: 250

Freight Cars allow for the transport of goods between locations, or in a pinch, people. They can be attached to any locomotive, however top-loaded traincars cannot be attached to electric with overhead wires. They cannot operate with speeds in excess of 120 MPH. Freight Cars can handle up to one superheavy vehicles OR two heavy vehicles OR four MBT / medium vehicles OR six light vehicles OR ten tankettes per car.

Ore Jennies [Hopper Cars designed for hauling heavy ores such as Iron or Titanium, or freshly mined Coal or Staol not destined immediately for use] count as half of a train car. As such, if you have 100 freight cars and you want them all to be Ore Jennies, you may actually have 200 of them due to their small size.

Two Civilian Factories can produce one unit in one IRL week.

Armored Passenger Cars

Point Cost: 1
Manpower: 0
Vehicles: 100

Armored Passenger Cars are the defended humane way of transporting people between two points. They can be attached to any locomotive, though can not operate with speeds in excess of 150 MPH. Armored Passenger Cars can handle 90 passengers per car. They are capable of tanking small arms fire. They also absorb most of the impact of artillery, at the cost of the shell.

Two Military Factories can produce one unit in one IRL week.

Armored Freight Cars

Point Cost: 1
Manpower: 0
Vehicles: 100

Armored Freight Cars allow for the transport of goods between locations, or in a pinch, people. They can be attached to any locomotive, however top-loaded traincars cannot be attached to electric with overhead wires. They cannot operate with speeds in excess of 150 MPH. Freight Cars can handle up to one superheavy vehicles OR two heavy vehicles OR four MBT / medium vehicles OR six light vehicles OR ten tankettes per car. They are capable of tanking small arms fire.

Two Military Factories can produce one unit in one IRL week.

Close Support Cars

Point Cost: 1
Manpower: 500
Vehicles: 50

Close Support Cars are military vehicles that can be attached to any locomotive. They are typically converted cattle cars or passenger cars with walls changed such that soldiers inside can shoot out. Usually relies on a person's own guns, though some do have a machine gun or two attached.

Three Military Factories can produce one unit in one IRL week.



Artillery Cars

Point Cost: 1
Manpower: 150
Vehicles: 25

Close Support Cars are military vehicles that can be attached to any locomotive, preferably without overhead wires. They have short-range weapons, designed to defend against lightly armored targets, other trains, or low-flying aircraft. These are only guns attached to a train, they contain no rockets, missiles, lasers, or otherwise fancy weaponry.

Five Military Factories can produce one unit in one IRL week.



Far Support Cars

Point Cost: 1
Manpower: 30
Vehicles: 1

Far Support Cars are military vehicles that can be attached to any locomotive that does not have overhead wires. They have long-range weapons, designed to defend against heavily armored targets, infrastructure, or high-flying aircraft. These can be large guns or rockets/missiles, however they are clunky with the latter as of now.

Five Military Factory can produce one unit in two IRL weeks.