What is the typical length of a freight train?
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MeowRailroad
CKRail
What is typical? I saw a 100 car train, and I have seen pictures of 20 car trains. Both occur frequently. And are you asking about how many cars, or in feet?
There is no such thing as a typical length of a freight train.
There are only maximum lengths and those usually vary per country or even per area as this usually is defined by the shortest passing loop.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longest_trains
There are only maximum lengths and those usually vary per country or even per area as this usually is defined by the shortest passing loop.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longest_trains
Let me rephrase then ---
65 ft... 92ft... are these the standards, generally speaking?
Forget about country -- Let's keep it basic -- If you live in the England, what's the length of a freight train ... If you live in the US, etc etc ... same thing ... And let me make it clear ... Just one freight car ... not a roll of freight cars! In other words, making rolling stocks in 3dmax, and I like to do a variety, so that's basically it!
Thank in advance!
Ish
65 ft... 92ft... are these the standards, generally speaking?
Forget about country -- Let's keep it basic -- If you live in the England, what's the length of a freight train ... If you live in the US, etc etc ... same thing ... And let me make it clear ... Just one freight car ... not a roll of freight cars! In other words, making rolling stocks in 3dmax, and I like to do a variety, so that's basically it!
Thank in advance!
Ish
So you like to design 1 freight car in a 3D tool and like to know the length of a "typical" freight car.
This depends on the type of freight car and even within the same type the length can vary a lot.
Take for example a box car. There are 40ft, 50ft, 60ft, etc.
It is probably easier to find the length of a specific freight car than a general one as there is no stereotype length (although I am sure there are maxim and maybe even minimum lengths for freight cars, which on top of that there are exceptions).
Anything specific you try to model?
This depends on the type of freight car and even within the same type the length can vary a lot.
Take for example a box car. There are 40ft, 50ft, 60ft, etc.
It is probably easier to find the length of a specific freight car than a general one as there is no stereotype length (although I am sure there are maxim and maybe even minimum lengths for freight cars, which on top of that there are exceptions).
Anything specific you try to model?
Your asking for the average length of a "freight car" not a train? What era? Steam era would have cars as short as 24ft to 50ft. By the 1990's the 40ft box car had disappeared for all practical purposes and the length would be 50ft to 89ft with well car set of three or five exceeding 200ft for a 5 set. As for modern train lengths: A caboose hop of one engine and one caboose or a one and one half mile long stack train.
Regards,
Regards,
MeowRailroad
CKRail
I wouldn't try making a "generic" boxcar with no specific prototype, but model a certain type. That would seem easier.
Hello there, :wave:
Nothing specific -- This for my marsz project, and I'm just evaluating the specific lengths for current and future ideas for freight cars!
All in all, thank you very much since you answered, and also directed me in the right direction! I got a sense what to make, and that it looks realistic, even thought it's for a rough environment like the one found on Marsz!
King regards
Ish
Hi there, :wave:
Not specific era, etc ... However, your post did answer my question, a bit different then the above, but worth as well!
King regards
Ish
You should also take into account the prevailing traffic type. If there are many passenger trains travelling on your route, freights will be shorter and faster to minimise interference (in Europe, the minimum speed for freights running on main lines is 100 KPH, i.e. ~60 MPH; I also saw some of the rare freights running on the NEC and all of them look quite short and overpowered). Otherwise, train length will be dictated by the route infrastructure (especially siding length).
cascaderailroad
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Most US trains are in excess of 130 cars
MeowRailroad
CKRail
For line-haul trains, I think that would be true. But for locals that do switching, they would be shorter, to make switching easier. Also, locals would pick up and set out cars.
Guys, thank you very much for the information :wave: - it is very valuable now that I am working on his Marsz layout -- Just because it's out of this world, rules still apply ... After all, it's human colonization we're talking about! :hehe:
@ Pendolino
Carlo "Pendolino" - TrainZItalia PRO Administrator
Sir, is this the same Italia trainz site that was active many years ago??
Just curious, since I worked with few Italian guys on trainz scenarios many years ago that was very active at the Italian site!
Thank guys, again
Take Care
Ish
@ Pendolino
Carlo "Pendolino" - TrainZItalia PRO Administrator
Sir, is this the same Italia trainz site that was active many years ago??
Just curious, since I worked with few Italian guys on trainz scenarios many years ago that was very active at the Italian site!
Thank guys, again
Take Care
Ish
Hi Ish,
As you are creating items for Marsz - you can really set your own standards in weight length etc - however given the Martian environment it may be worthwhile taking into account the difference in gravitational effect on objects (weight - ratio - speed etc). May I suggest that you stick to strict even meteric sized items ie:
[h=1]20 feet in metric[/h][h=2]Standard Arena Small Area Metric Conversions 60 meters = 196.85 feet 40 meters = 131.2 feet 20 meters = 65.61 feet Feet to meters: multiply feet by .3048,Container Dimensions (metric) Standard External Container Dimensions (20ft) (40ft) Container Length 6.06m 12.19m Container Width 2.44m 2.44m Container Height[/h]
As you are creating items for Marsz - you can really set your own standards in weight length etc - however given the Martian environment it may be worthwhile taking into account the difference in gravitational effect on objects (weight - ratio - speed etc). May I suggest that you stick to strict even meteric sized items ie:
[h=1]20 feet in metric[/h][h=2]Standard Arena Small Area Metric Conversions 60 meters = 196.85 feet 40 meters = 131.2 feet 20 meters = 65.61 feet Feet to meters: multiply feet by .3048,Container Dimensions (metric) Standard External Container Dimensions (20ft) (40ft) Container Length 6.06m 12.19m Container Width 2.44m 2.44m Container Height[/h]
Good Morning B --- :wave:
I have a fleet done here at home of 20ft / 65m, sir, thus far -- However, thanks to your input, my plate got heavy! :hehe: -- Due your guidance I know specifically what needs to be done now!
Take care good buddy!, be safe!
Ishie
LandShark229
The Broken Brilliance
Don't worry about it cutting off on the left, that's the very end of the train. ~15 miles southeast of my house
A normal consist is usually 1 GEVO or Dash 9 leading, with 3 to 4 Boeing 737 fuselages in tow
A normal consist is usually 1 GEVO or Dash 9 leading, with 3 to 4 Boeing 737 fuselages in tow
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