maybe try some mods, or cheat in some stuff so the start isnt that slow.

yes, thats an great idea. i also wrote about that in the Ideas and Suggestions tab.( https://forums.factorio.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=9 ) you could also have like small train carts with a gun turret on it. and a inserter system which can restock the turret with ammo at a station. or a laser turre...

What about Armored Trains with integrated turret to defend a zone ? That's completly irrelevant with the logisitic thing, but I think that would be fun ^^. that is a great idea, i have seen someone who needs this thing. the biters were spawning next to the railroads alot, so when the train passes t...

okay, thanks guys!

when does the experimental version change to stable? and how long does that usually take? any suggestions?