Steam Locomotive - Revision history

>McClaw at 12:31, 18 September 2015

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	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	The depicted type of locomotive is called a "2-4-0" in railroad parlance. It does not resemble any specific model of historic locomotive, but shows some ~~resemblance~~ to the 4-4-0 American in regards of its double driving wheels, cow catcher and funnel like smokestack.		The depicted type of locomotive is called a "2-4-0" in railroad parlance. It does not resemble any specific model of historic locomotive, but shows some similarities to the {{wp\|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/4-4-0\|4-4-0 American}} in regards of its double driving wheels, cow catcher and funnel-like smokestack.

	A cow catcher was a device (usually a wedge-shaped, open arrangement of metal bars) intended to allow a locomotive to use its superior force and mass to push obstacles (including stubborn cows) aside instead of having them go under the train and cause problems.		A cow catcher was a device (usually a wedge-shaped, open arrangement of metal bars) intended to allow a locomotive to use its superior force and mass to push obstacles (including stubborn cows) aside instead of having them go under the train and cause problems.

	The locomotive does not appear to have rods attached to the driving wheels, one of the important aspects of how a train works. However, some locomotives in real life have their rods on the inside, ~~so this~~ may be the case.		The locomotive does not appear to have rods attached to the driving wheels, one of the important aspects of how a train works. However, some locomotives in real life have their rods on the inside, which may be the case here.

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	[[Category:Rail]]		[[Category:Rail]]

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	The depicted type of locomotive is called a "2-4-0" in railroad parlance. It does not resemble any specific model of historic locomotive.		The depicted type of locomotive is called a "2-4-0" in railroad parlance. It does not resemble any specific model of historic locomotive, but shows some resemblance to the 4-4-0 American in regards of its double driving wheels, cow catcher and funnel like smokestack.

	A cow catcher was a device (usually a wedge-shaped, open arrangement of metal bars) intended to allow a locomotive to use its superior force and mass to push obstacles (including stubborn cows) aside instead of having them go under the train and cause problems.		A cow catcher was a device (usually a wedge-shaped, open arrangement of metal bars) intended to allow a locomotive to use its superior force and mass to push obstacles (including stubborn cows) aside instead of having them go under the train and cause problems.

			The locomotive does not appear to have rods attached to the driving wheels, one of the important aspects of how a train works. However, some locomotives in real life have their rods on the inside, so this may be the case.

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>Abcboy at 16:34, 17 May 2015

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>Abcboy at 04:30, 7 December 2014

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	:''"For long journeys."''		:''"For long journeys."''

	'''Steam ~~Locomotives~~''' are a mode or [[Travel\|transportation]] that require [[rail]]s to run on. It was introduced in [[Game updates/20131010\|version 1.4]].		'''Steam locomotives''' are a mode or [[Travel\|transportation]] that require [[rail]]s to run on. It was introduced in [[Game updates/20131010\|version 1.4]].

	~~One steam locomotive cost 23 steel ingots, five copper ingots, three tin ingots, 5 iron ingots, and 20 coal. This is the cost to make the parts for the steam locomotive~~.

	==Appearance==		==Appearance==
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	==Where Found==		==Where Found==
	Steam locomotives must be [[Crafting\|made]] on a [[Train Yard\|train yard]].		Steam locomotives must be [[Crafting\|made]] on a [[Train Yard\|train yard]] for six [[Train Wheel\|train wheels]], one [[Steam Engine\|steam engine]], one [[Iron Ingot\|iron block]], and ten [[coal]]. In total, this amounts to 23 [[Steel Ingot\|steel ingots]], five [[Copper Ingot\|copper ingots]], three [[Tin Ingot\|tin ingots]], five [[Iron Ingot\|iron ingots]], and 20 coal.
	{{Craft		{{Craft
	\|Output=Steam Locomotive		\|Output=Steam Locomotive

>InfiniteAtom at 22:12, 6 December 2014

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	'''Steam Locomotives''' are a mode or [[Travel\|transportation]] that require [[rail]]s to run on. It was introduced in [[Game updates/20131010\|version 1.4]].		'''Steam Locomotives''' are a mode or [[Travel\|transportation]] that require [[rail]]s to run on. It was introduced in [[Game updates/20131010\|version 1.4]].

			One steam locomotive cost 23 steel ingots, five copper ingots, three tin ingots, 5 iron ingots, and 20 coal. This is the cost to make the parts for the steam locomotive.

	==Appearance==		==Appearance==

>Abcboy at 21:04, 30 August 2014

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	==Use==		==Use==
	Before a steam locomotive can be used, it must be placed on a suitable section of rail. A blockhead can then be used to select the locomotive, causing a menu box to appear with three choices: Remove, left, and right. Selecting 'Remove' will cause the ~~Blockhead~~ to take the train into its [[inventory]]. The other two choices will cause the ~~Blockhead~~ to board the locomotive and start riding it in that direction.		Before a steam locomotive can be used, it must be placed on a suitable section of rail. A blockhead can then be used to select the locomotive, causing a menu box to appear with three choices: Remove, left, and right. Selecting 'Remove' will cause the blockhead to take the train into its [[inventory]]. The other two choices will cause the blockhead to board the locomotive and start riding it in that direction.

	The directional buttons have text arrows (e.g. --> for right) and descriptions. The description will either be the next [[Train Station\|train station]] along the rails in that direction or the word "Ride" with a direction. Which appears seems to depend on how many stations there are in that direction as well as if the station has been renamed. A single, uniquely-named station is more likely to appear on the direction button than the default "Train Station" or multiple stations. If a button with a station name is selected, the locomotive will automatically stop at that station.		The directional buttons have text arrows (e.g. --> for right) and descriptions. The description will either be the next [[Train Station\|train station]] along the rails in that direction or the word "Ride" with a direction. Which appears seems to depend on how many stations there are in that direction as well as if the station has been renamed. A single, uniquely-named station is more likely to appear on the direction button than the default "Train Station" or multiple stations. If a button with a station name is selected, the locomotive will automatically stop at that station.

	Unlike [[Rail Handcar\|rail handcars]], steam locomotives do not leave the track and will stop before a gap. If they are forced to continue going, they will go into the gap and turn into a dropped item, depositing the operating ~~Blockhead~~ as well.		Unlike [[Rail Handcar\|rail handcars]], steam locomotives do not leave the track and will stop before a gap. If they are forced to continue going, they will go into the gap and turn into a dropped item, depositing the operating blockhead as well.

	On flat ground and downhill, rail handcars are faster than steam locomotives, but on uphill rides, steam locomotives are faster.		On flat ground and downhill, rail handcars are faster than steam locomotives, but on uphill rides, steam locomotives are faster.

	To make a blockhead leave a locomotive, select the operating ~~Blockhead~~ and tap outside of the locomotive. The ~~Blockhead~~ will exit (hanging from an overhead [[~~Blocks\|~~block]] if it's close enough) and the locomotive will stop.		To make a blockhead leave a locomotive, select the operating blockhead and tap outside of the locomotive. The blockhead will exit (hanging from an overhead [[block]] if it's close enough) and the locomotive will stop.

	Steam locomotives can have [[Freight Car\|freight cars]] and [[Passenger Car\|passenger cars]] attached to them, as well as other steam locomotives, by placing them within a couple of blocks on the same rails.		Steam locomotives can have [[Freight Car\|freight cars]] and [[Passenger Car\|passenger cars]] attached to them, as well as other steam locomotives, by placing them within a couple of blocks on the same rails.
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	==Fuel==		==Fuel==
	A steam locomotive requires fuel to continue moving. The following [[~~items~~]] will work:		A steam locomotive requires fuel to continue moving. The following [[item]]s will work:

	{{Fuel\|Wood\|Charcoal\|Coal}}		{{Fuel\|Wood\|Charcoal\|Coal}}

	The fuel menu will appear overhead while the operating ~~Blockhead~~ is selected. It has an additional button on the right with an icon of the locomotive. Tapping that button will sound the locomotive's whistle. The first time a player does this, they will earn the "[[Toot Toot]]" [[~~Achievements\|~~achievement]].		The fuel menu will appear overhead while the operating blockhead is selected. It has an additional button on the right with an icon of the locomotive. Tapping that button will sound the locomotive's whistle. The first time a player does this, they will earn the "[[Toot Toot]]" [[achievement]].

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==

>Abcboy: fixing for new version of Template:Craft

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	==Appearance==		==Appearance==
	A steam locomotive has the general look of an old-fashioned train engine with two pairs of driver wheels and one pair of smaller wheels in front. A passenger/operator cab is in back where a [[~~Blockhead~~]] can stand. A smoke stack rises near the front, is slightly wider at the top than the bottom, and puts out slowly dissipating smoke when the locomotive is operating. A wedge at the front end imitates the well-known appearance of a cow catcher.		A steam locomotive has the general look of an old-fashioned train engine with two pairs of driver wheels and one pair of smaller wheels in front. A passenger/operator cab is in back where a [[blockhead]] can stand. A smoke stack rises near the front, is slightly wider at the top than the bottom, and puts out slowly dissipating smoke when the locomotive is operating. A wedge at the front end imitates the well-known appearance of a cow catcher.

	A locomotive will swap its left-right orientation based on the direction it is moving.		A locomotive will swap its left-right orientation based on the direction it is moving.
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	==Use==		==Use==
	Before a steam locomotive can be used, it must be placed on a suitable section of rail. A ~~Blockhead~~ can then be used to select the locomotive, causing a menu box to appear with three choices: Remove, left, and right. Selecting 'Remove' will cause the Blockhead to take the train into its [[inventory]]. The other two choices will cause the Blockhead to board the locomotive and start riding it in that direction.		Before a steam locomotive can be used, it must be placed on a suitable section of rail. A blockhead can then be used to select the locomotive, causing a menu box to appear with three choices: Remove, left, and right. Selecting 'Remove' will cause the Blockhead to take the train into its [[inventory]]. The other two choices will cause the Blockhead to board the locomotive and start riding it in that direction.

	The directional buttons have text arrows (e.g. --> for right) and descriptions. The description will either be the next [[Train Station\|train station]] along the rails in that direction or the word "Ride" with a direction. Which appears seems to depend on how many stations there are in that direction as well as if the station has been renamed. A single, uniquely-named station is more likely to appear on the direction button than the default "Train Station" or multiple stations. If a button with a station name is selected, the locomotive will automatically stop at that station.		The directional buttons have text arrows (e.g. --> for right) and descriptions. The description will either be the next [[Train Station\|train station]] along the rails in that direction or the word "Ride" with a direction. Which appears seems to depend on how many stations there are in that direction as well as if the station has been renamed. A single, uniquely-named station is more likely to appear on the direction button than the default "Train Station" or multiple stations. If a button with a station name is selected, the locomotive will automatically stop at that station.
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	On flat ground and downhill, rail handcars are faster than steam locomotives, but on uphill rides, steam locomotives are faster.		On flat ground and downhill, rail handcars are faster than steam locomotives, but on uphill rides, steam locomotives are faster.

	To make a ~~Blockhead~~ leave a locomotive, select the operating Blockhead and tap outside of the locomotive. The Blockhead will exit (hanging from an overhead [[Blocks\|block]] if it's close enough) and the locomotive will stop.		To make a blockhead leave a locomotive, select the operating Blockhead and tap outside of the locomotive. The Blockhead will exit (hanging from an overhead [[Blocks\|block]] if it's close enough) and the locomotive will stop.

	Steam locomotives can have [[Freight Car\|freight cars]] and [[Passenger Car\|passenger cars]] attached to them, as well as other steam locomotives, by placing them within a couple of blocks on the same rails.		Steam locomotives can have [[Freight Car\|freight cars]] and [[Passenger Car\|passenger cars]] attached to them, as well as other steam locomotives, by placing them within a couple of blocks on the same rails.

	A steam locomotive will continue moving (and consuming fuel) even if a ~~Blockhead~~ not riding it or a pulled car is selected.		A steam locomotive will continue moving (and consuming fuel) even if a blockhead not riding it or a pulled car is selected.

	==Fuel==		==Fuel==

>McClaw: /* Where Found */

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Where Found

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 A steam locomotive requires fuel to continue moving. The following [[items]] will work:
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-! Icon
+{{Fuel|Wood|Charcoal|Coal}}
 The fuel menu will appear overhead while the operating Blockhead is selected. It has an additional button on the right with an icon of the locomotive. Tapping that button will sound the locomotive's whistle. The first time a player does this, they will earn the "[[Toot Toot]]" [[Achievements|achievement]].

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	A steam locomotive requires fuel to continue moving. The following [[items]] will work:		A steam locomotive requires fuel to continue moving. The following [[items]] will work:
	{\| class="wikitable" border="1" align="center"		{\| class="wikitable" border="1" align="center"
	! Icon		! Icon
	! Name		! Name
	! Fuel		! Fuel