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Factorio Train Challenge

Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2022 2:33 pm
by Tomenator
Below is a video I made of 7 trains on a "circular track" How many more can you add:
  1. Without changing track or signals and,
  2. With changing signals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eX8bf6eKMqs

May need requestor chest and log network to work continuously, but not necessary.

Track blueprint here:
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Re: Factorio Train Challenge

Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2022 4:49 pm
by astroshak
Without looking at the link or BP provided, the one thing I can tell you is that since trains need an empty block to move into, you are limited by the number of blocks in that circular rail. However many blocks, you can have one fewer train. 8 blocks? 7 trains.

Note that if the trains are longer than the blocks, then that reduces the number of trains more.

If you don’t intend the trains to move, then you can for however many you physically have room for based on the length of the track.

Re: Factorio Train Challenge

Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2022 5:19 pm
by Tomenator
I just started using switches so probably a lot of room for improvement.
So can you calculate max number of trains allowable here? This is the BP track.
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Re: Factorio Train Challenge

Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2022 6:37 pm
by Tomenator
or slightly more complicated pretzel track with 9 trains

Re: Factorio Train Challenge

Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2022 7:25 pm
by Tomenator
Better pretzel 10 trains
Seen here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTjhkMrAlko
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