Taking on coal & water

[transitguard]

Have you tried the TPR Engine Track by LLJ?

 

[TSwenson]

Another way?

As I read through the posts, I had an idea for another solution, however my understanding, or lack thereof, of programing may influence it. I believe it may be possible to make a rule to only fill the locomotive at certain industries, such as water tanks and refueling locations. However my programing skills are about 25 years out of date and I don't know how to make such a rule.

The biggest complication I for see to this rule would be primarily the addition of a tender. Servicing only the first unit may work for tank locomotives and diesels, however the introduction of a tender or multiple units will invalidate that approach. I'm not sure how a tender is identified to the AI and that is were I for see the problems.

So take the idea and run with it if you want to, just tell us how it turns out.

 

[TSwenson]

Coaling steam Locomotives...

One other thought on refueling steam locomotives did occur to me. If you are using a hand fired locomotive your fireman will be ready for a break if you use all the coal it the bunker. In my experience shoveling several tons of coal is hard work. Even in a locomotive with an automatic stoker you still have to shovel and even just filling the corners of the firebox can be a long day of work. So do remember your hard working fireman., even if he is only virtual.