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In Traincraft, a locomotive that pulls a tender is called a tender locomotive. The tender is a special rail vehicle that contains the locomotive's fuel and water. In the game, the tender is crafted in the Assembly Table I and can be filled with water and fuel for steam locomotives. To fill the locomotive with fuel, right-click on the engine with an empty hand and insert the fuel as instructed. For diesel locomotives, players have suggested connecting a tank car filled with diesel to the locomotive, although some have noted that this does not always work.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| How to fuel a locomotive in Traincraft | Right-click on the engine with an empty hand and insert fuel as instructed in diesel entries |
| How to add water to a locomotive in Traincraft | Right-click on the engine with an empty hand and insert water as instructed |
| How to connect engines and rolling stock in Traincraft | Hold a stake, right-click on the engine, and then click on the middle of the rolling stock |
| Fuel types for locomotives | Wood, coal, oil, torrefied biomass, liquefied natural gas |
| Water source for locomotives | Water troughs or track pans |
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What You'll Learn
Use buildcraft oil for the GP-7 locomotive
The GP-7 locomotive is a diesel-electric locomotive that was first introduced by General Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD) in 1949. It is a versatile locomotive that can be used for both heavy-duty and light-duty operations, including hauling freight and passenger transport.
To fuel a GP-7 locomotive in Traincraft, you can use Buildcraft oil, according to the TC wiki. This is likely to be unrefined black oil. However, some users have reported difficulties in transferring the oil to the locomotive using oil cells, cans, or buckets.
Firstly, ensure that you have a sufficient quantity of crude oil, which can be obtained from an oil vein with a pump. The crude oil then needs to be refined before it can be burned in the locomotive. This is because unrefined oil will result in residue in the engine, causing it to stop working. To refine the oil, you can use a distiller or a similar mechanism.
During the oil-processing stage, you will need to manage different temperatures for each fluid involved. Buildcraft allows you to heat or cool fluids using a Heat Exchanger, a multi-structure setup that can vary in length from 3 to 5 units. Longer setups will result in faster fluid processing. To heat up the crude oil, you will initially need to use buckets of lava, which will be consumed in the process.
Once you have processed the crude oil, you will obtain dense fuel that is ready to be burned in the locomotive. Remember that Buildcraft power is not compatible with other mods, so you may need to use Buildcraft fluid pipes or pumps for the fuel transfer. However, you are not restricted to using Buildcraft-specific components, and you can utilise fluid transportation from any mod of your choice.
By following these steps, you should be able to successfully use Buildcraft oil to fuel your GP-7 locomotive in Traincraft.
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Right-click the engine with an empty hand to insert fuel
To get fuel from a diesel tender to a locomotive in Traincraft, follow these steps:
Firstly, it is important to note that there are two types of tenders in Traincraft: one for storing water and fuel for steam locomotives, and another specific to diesel locomotives. Ensure that you are using the correct type of tender for your diesel locomotive.
Now, to insert fuel, right-clicking the engine with an empty hand is the key interaction. This action will open up options to add fuel to your diesel locomotive. Do not attempt to add fuel by right-clicking with a bucket, as this will add the fuel to the wrong area and may cause issues with the engine.
When fuelling your locomotive, it is recommended to put water in first. This is because steam locomotives consume much larger quantities of water compared to fuel, and the tender is crucial for keeping the locomotive running over long distances.
If you are having difficulties with fuelling, it may be worth checking that you have the correct fuel type. For diesel locomotives, ensure you are using diesel canisters or fuel cells/buckets/cans. For steam locomotives, fuel options include wood, coal, oil, or torrefied biomass.
Finally, remember that connecting a tank car filled with diesel to a diesel locomotive may not always work, as some users have reported issues with refuelling in this manner. Instead, the recommended method is to use a diesel fuel tender, just as they do in real life.
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Use a diesel fuel tender
In Traincraft, a diesel fuel tender is a special rail vehicle that stores fuel and water for a locomotive. The locomotive pulls the tender, and this combination is known as a tender locomotive.
To use a diesel fuel tender, you must first craft the tender at the Assembly Table I. Once crafted, the tender can be filled with diesel fuel.
To add fuel to the tender, right-click on the engine with an empty hand and insert the fuel as instructed. Do not add fuel by right-clicking on the train with a bucket, as this will add the fuel to the wrong place and may cause issues with the engine.
Once the tender is fuelled, it can be connected to the locomotive. The standard way to connect a tender to a locomotive is to use a stake. Hold the stake and right-click on the engine, then on the tender. A message will appear in the chat to confirm that the connection has been made.
With the diesel fuel tender connected, the locomotive can now use the fuel from the tender to run over long distances. The fireman is responsible for refilling the tender and maintaining the locomotive's fire, steam pressure, and supply of fuel and water.
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Refilling the tender is the fireman's job
The tender is a special rail vehicle hauled by a steam locomotive that contains its fuel (wood, coal, oil, or torrefied biomass) and water. The locomotive that pulls a tender is called a tender locomotive. Locomotives that do not have tenders and carry all their fuel and water on board are called tank locomotives or tank engines.
The fireman must refill the tender with water, which is consumed during operation. Early engines used pumps driven by the motion of the pistons, while some engines used turbopumps. In the UK, the USA, and France, water troughs were provided on some main lines to allow locomotives to replenish their water supply while moving. A "water scoop" was fitted under the tender or the rear water tank, and the fireman remotely lowered the scoop into the trough. The speed of the engine forced the water up into the tank, and the scoop was raised once it was full.
The fireman must also ensure that the fuel in the tender is sufficient. The fuel source used depends on what is economically available locally. More sophisticated tenders, such as those used in the South African Railways Class 25 locomotives, replaced most of the water tank with a huge radiator, in which the steam was cooled and condensed. Exhaust steam, after passing through an oil-water separator, was conveyed to the tender, where it powered a low-pressure turbine.
When refilling the tender, it is important to note that fuel and water should not be added by right-clicking the train with a bucket as it will be added below the engine and may cause issues. Instead, right-click the engine with an empty hand and insert water or fuel as instructed.
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Use the standard default command 'R' to access the train's inventory
To access the train's inventory in Traincraft, you can use the standard default command "R". This will allow you to interact with the cart, such as entering or leaving a locomotive, or displaying the cargo cart's inventory. Once inside the locomotive, pressing "R" will open the GUI, where you can add fuel, water, or additional cargo, and set brakes.
It is important to note that the process of fuelling a locomotive may vary depending on the type of train. For example, steam locomotives use coal and water, diesel locomotives use diesel fuel or fuel cans, and electric locomotives use redstone or batteries.
To fuel a diesel locomotive, you can attach a tender car filled with diesel fuel. However, some users have reported issues with filling the locomotive in this way. An alternative method is to right-click the engine with an empty hand and then insert fuel as instructed. Do not add fuel by right-clicking the train with a bucket, as this will add the fuel in the wrong place and may cause issues with the engine.
Traincraft also allows for the use of biofuel in diesel locomotives, as well as various fuels from other mods. It is worth noting that some users have reported difficulties in fuelling locomotives, with certain methods not working as expected.
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Frequently asked questions
To fuel a locomotive in Traincraft, right-click on the engine with an empty hand and insert fuel as instructed. Do not add water or fuel by right-clicking with a bucket as it will be added below the engine and will 'drown' it.
You can use diesel canisters or buildcraft oil.
The standard way to connect engines and rolling stock is to use a stake. Hold the stake and right-click on the engine, then the middle of the rolling stock.
