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Each [[era]] has its own selection of engines on offer. The [[goods]] that become available in each era can only be transported by the engines that belong in the same era or higher - except that the highest-level engine of each era can be upgraded to carry the goods of the next era. |
Each [[era]] has its own selection of engines on offer. The [[goods]] that become available in each era can only be transported by the engines that belong in the same era or higher - except that the highest-level engine of each era can be upgraded to carry the goods of the next era. |
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| − | The '''number of engines''' you can own is determined by the level of your [[ |
+ | The '''number of engines''' you can own is determined by the level of your [[Engine House]]. As you advance through the game, you'll upgrade your engine house to operate more engines, and you'll replace your engines with better models. The maximum number of engines you can have is increased with the each era. |
The '''condition''' of an engine affects its max speed. If the condition is low, the max speed drops. The condition is restored by [[servicing]] the engine. The reliability of an engine determines how quickly its conditition deteriorates. |
The '''condition''' of an engine affects its max speed. If the condition is low, the max speed drops. The condition is restored by [[servicing]] the engine. The reliability of an engine determines how quickly its conditition deteriorates. |
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The sales price when discarding an engine is not affected by any upgrades made to the engine, nor by the current condition when selling. |
The sales price when discarding an engine is not affected by any upgrades made to the engine, nor by the current condition when selling. |
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| + | '''Reliability''' is a measure of decrement of engine speed in time. If the reliability of an engine is 60%, it implies that the speed of that engine will drop to 60% of its rated speed in 24 hours. The drop in speed is linear in time. In other words, engines with higher reliability will need less servicing. |
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| + | '''Acceleration''' is increment of speed when the train departs from a station. It is given without a standard physical unit, and it varies between 1 and 20 in the game. The acceleration is independent of the mass of goods hauled. |
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| + | '''WSP''' is short of "Waggon-Speed Product". If an engine can haul 6 waggons, and its maximum speed is 120km/h, then its WSP value is 6x120=720. WSP is a measure of amount of goods carried in long time, assuming that the delay of initial acceleration is neglected. An engine with higher WSP will carry more resources between distant locations. |
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| + | Choosing the right engine must be done by referring to these criteria. Some engines have very high service costs, so reliability is important for them. If goods are transported between two neighbour stations or goods-integration is used frequently, an engine with high acceleration should be preferred. If goods are transported between two distant points, an engine with a high WSP will perform better. |
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Revision as of 11:35, 26 January 2014
Engines are the central feature of the game – they allow you to move goods around.
In Rail Nation, there are three types of engines: steam, diesel and electric.
- Eras 1 and 2 have Steam engines.
- Eras 3 and 4 have Diesel engines.
- Eras 5 and 6 have Electric engines.
Each era has its own selection of engines on offer. The goods that become available in each era can only be transported by the engines that belong in the same era or higher - except that the highest-level engine of each era can be upgraded to carry the goods of the next era.
The number of engines you can own is determined by the level of your Engine House. As you advance through the game, you'll upgrade your engine house to operate more engines, and you'll replace your engines with better models. The maximum number of engines you can have is increased with the each era.
The condition of an engine affects its max speed. If the condition is low, the max speed drops. The condition is restored by servicing the engine. The reliability of an engine determines how quickly its conditition deteriorates.
The sales price when discarding an engine is not affected by any upgrades made to the engine, nor by the current condition when selling.
Evaluating Engine Performance
Reliability is a measure of decrement of engine speed in time. If the reliability of an engine is 60%, it implies that the speed of that engine will drop to 60% of its rated speed in 24 hours. The drop in speed is linear in time. In other words, engines with higher reliability will need less servicing.
Acceleration is increment of speed when the train departs from a station. It is given without a standard physical unit, and it varies between 1 and 20 in the game. The acceleration is independent of the mass of goods hauled.
WSP is short of "Waggon-Speed Product". If an engine can haul 6 waggons, and its maximum speed is 120km/h, then its WSP value is 6x120=720. WSP is a measure of amount of goods carried in long time, assuming that the delay of initial acceleration is neglected. An engine with higher WSP will carry more resources between distant locations.
Choosing the right engine must be done by referring to these criteria. Some engines have very high service costs, so reliability is important for them. If goods are transported between two neighbour stations or goods-integration is used frequently, an engine with high acceleration should be preferred. If goods are transported between two distant points, an engine with a high WSP will perform better.