I'm not sure exactly what the OP means, but my suggestion along these lines would be that, as in other games, a large square of small items can gain new bonuses and an altered, unified graphic - i.e. a 3x3 grid of 9 solar panels becoming a massive interlinked set of more efficient looking solar pane...

I am also looking for a very 'real' experience, but within certain boundaries. I do consider Factorio a work of science fiction, and so per mooklepticon 's first comment, plausibility is enough. Thus the OP's suggestion that we should have a limited stack-size for objects like trains 'in hand' doesn...

I'd like to register my own frustration with this subject, in addition to the thoroughly discussed conveyor belt issue. Factorio's atmosphere really does matter to me, in terms of the quality of my experience. The peace and relaxation of constructing a fresh base, the tension as you realise your pol...