Fluid wagon - Revision history

HeliGungir: /* History */ 2.1.7 pumps can connect to fluid wagons more freely

2026-11-11T01:58:33Z

History: 2.1.7 pumps can connect to fluid wagons more freely

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	== History ==		== History ==
	{{history\|2.1.7\|		{{history\|2.1.7\|
	* Fluid wagon fluid storage volume increases with quality.}}		* Fluid wagon fluid storage volume increases with quality.
			* Pumps can now connect to fluid wagons on both ends.
			* Pumps can now connect to non-aligned wagons and to wagons on curved rails.}}
	{{History\|2.0.7\|		{{History\|2.0.7\|
	* Capacity increased from 25000 to 50000 to make fluid wagons more compelling compared to the new pipe mechanics.		* Capacity increased from 25000 to 50000 to make fluid wagons more compelling compared to the new pipe mechanics.}}
	}}
	{{History\|0.16.8\|		{{History\|0.16.8\|
	* Changed fluid wagon capacity from 75k to 25k (same as storage tank).		* Changed fluid wagon capacity from 75k to 25k (same as storage tank).

HeliGungir: I have never seen a Factorio player refer to them as rail tankers. This term is also not in the glossary, nor is there a redirect page.

2026-11-11T01:54:40Z

I have never seen a Factorio player refer to them as rail tankers. This term is also not in the glossary, nor is there a redirect page.

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	{{Languages}}{{:Infobox:Fluid wagon}}		{{Languages}}{{:Infobox:Fluid wagon}}
	The '''fluid wagon'''~~, also known as the '''rail tanker''', is capable of transporting~~ [[fluid system\|fluids]] by [[~~rail~~]]. Fluids can be pumped in and out of the wagon using a [[pump]], each fluid wagon can have a maximum of 3 pumps attached at one time, 1 per tank section.		The '''fluid wagon''' can transport [[fluid system\|fluids]] by [[railway]]. Fluids can be pumped in and out of the wagon using a [[pump]], each fluid wagon can have a maximum of 3 pumps attached at one time, 1 per tank section.
	Similar to [[cargo wagon]]s, a [[locomotive]] is required to move the liquid wagon.		Similar to [[cargo wagon]]s, a [[locomotive]] is required to move the liquid wagon.

Nvscalling: 2.1 changes

2026-10-26T06:26:12Z

2.1 changes

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	To get fluid into the fluid wagon, you need a [[Railway#Stations\|train station]] with pumps.		To get fluid into the fluid wagon, you need a [[Railway#Stations\|train station]] with pumps.

	The ~~wagon~~ needs to be ~~aligned with the rail grid;~~ do this by using a [[train stop]] as a [[Railway#Train_schedule\|train schedule]] destination, and a fueled locomotive.		The train needs to be stopped at a station: do this by using a [[train stop]] as a [[Railway#Train_schedule\|train schedule]] destination, and a fueled locomotive.

	~~Also make sure that the [[rail]]s under the Fluid wagon are '''straight rails''' and not '''curved rails'''. The pumps will only work if the wagon is perfectly orthogonal to the grid~~.

	[[File:Fluid wagon load.gif\|frame\|none\|Pump transferring fluids to a fluid wagon.]]		[[File:Fluid wagon load.gif\|frame\|none\|Pump transferring fluids to a fluid wagon.]]

Bilka: /* History */ typo

2026-09-18T12:45:30Z

History: typo

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	== History ==		== History ==
	{{history\|2.1.7\|		{{history\|2.1.7\|
	* Fluid wagon fluid ~~count~~ storage volume increases with quality.}}		* Fluid wagon fluid storage volume increases with quality.}}
	{{History\|2.0.7\|		{{History\|2.0.7\|
	* Capacity increased from 25000 to 50000 to make fluid wagons more compelling compared to the new pipe mechanics.		* Capacity increased from 25000 to 50000 to make fluid wagons more compelling compared to the new pipe mechanics.

Bilka: /* Load and unload times */ matched formatting on locomotive page

2026-08-31T14:37:58Z

Load and unload times: matched formatting on locomotive page

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	! Pump quality !! 1 pump !! 2 pumps !! 3 pumps		! Pump quality !! 1 pump !! 2 pumps !! 3 pumps
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[File:~~quality_normal~~.png\|~~32px~~]] \|\| 42 \|\| 29 \|\| 14		\| [[File:Quality_normal.png\|24px\|alt=Normal]] \|\| 42 \|\| 29 \|\| 14
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[File:~~quality_uncommon~~.png\|~~32px~~]] \|\| 33 \|\| 17 \|\| 11		\| [[File:Quality_uncommon.png\|24px\|alt=Uncommon]] \|\| 33 \|\| 17 \|\| 11
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[File:~~quality_rare~~.png\|~~32px~~]] \|\| 27 \|\| 14 \|\| 9		\| [[File:Quality_rare.png\|24px\|alt=Rare]] \|\| 27 \|\| 14 \|\| 9
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[File:~~quality_epic~~.png\|~~32px~~]] \|\| 22 \|\| 11 \|\| 8		\| [[File:Quality_epic.png\|24px\|alt=Epic]] \|\| 22 \|\| 11 \|\| 8
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[File:~~quality_legendary~~.png\|~~32px~~]] \|\| 17 \|\| 9 \|\| 6		\| [[File:Quality_legendary.png\|24px\|alt=Legendary]] \|\| 17 \|\| 9 \|\| 6
	\|}		\|}
	Times given are rounded up.		Times given are rounded up.

Alexandr e: Content scales with quality

2026-06-29T13:58:48Z

Content scales with quality

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	== History ==		== History ==
			{{history\|2.1.7\|
			* Fluid wagon fluid count storage volume increases with quality.}}
	{{History\|2.0.7\|		{{History\|2.0.7\|
	* Capacity increased from 25000 to 50000 to make fluid wagons more compelling compared to the new pipe mechanics.		* Capacity increased from 25000 to 50000 to make fluid wagons more compelling compared to the new pipe mechanics.

K1ngjulien: /* Load and unload times */

2025-09-29T21:36:48Z

Load and unload times

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	{\| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"		{\| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
	\|+ Time in seconds to ~~empty~~ a full fluid-wagon		\|+ Time in seconds to transfer a full fluid-wagon
	! Pump quality !! 1 pump !! 2 pumps !! 3 pumps		! Pump quality !! 1 pump !! 2 pumps !! 3 pumps
	\|-		\|-

K1ngjulien: /* Load and unload times */ note how many pumps can be used to load/unload a wagon

2025-09-29T21:35:48Z

Load and unload times: note how many pumps can be used to load/unload a wagon

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	== Load and unload times ==		== Load and unload times ==
	Using more [[pump]]s per wagon reduces (un)loading time. Pump [[quality]]{{SA}} affects pumping speed.		Using more [[pump]]s per wagon reduces (un)loading time. A maximum of 3 pumps can be used for each wagon. Pump [[quality]]{{SA}} affects pumping speed.

	{\| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"		{\| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"

Cardinal: /* Troubleshooting */ Added image.

2025-04-24T20:36:29Z

Troubleshooting: Added image.

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	Also make sure that the [[rail]]s under the Fluid wagon are '''straight rails''' and not '''curved rails'''. The pumps will only work if the wagon is perfectly orthogonal to the grid.		Also make sure that the [[rail]]s under the Fluid wagon are '''straight rails''' and not '''curved rails'''. The pumps will only work if the wagon is perfectly orthogonal to the grid.

			[[File:Fluid wagon load.gif\|frame\|none\|Pump transferring fluids to a fluid wagon.]]

	== Load and unload times ==		== Load and unload times ==

MelonDevil: /* Load and unload times */ changed confusing table description

2025-01-10T10:40:28Z

Load and unload times: changed confusing table description

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	== Load and unload times ==		== Load and unload times ==
	Using more ~~pumps~~ per wagon reduces (un)loading time. Pump [[quality]]{{SA}} affects pumping speed.		Using more [[pump]]s per wagon reduces (un)loading time. Pump [[quality]]{{SA}} affects pumping speed.

	{\| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"		{\| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
	\|+ ~~Pumping speed per second per quality~~		\|+ Time in seconds to empty a full fluid-wagon
	! Pump quality !! 1 pump !! 2 pumps !! 3 pumps		! Pump quality !! 1 pump !! 2 pumps !! 3 pumps
	\|-		\|-

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	To get fluid into the fluid wagon, you need a [[Railway#Stations\|train station]] with pumps.		To get fluid into the fluid wagon, you need a [[Railway#Stations\|train station]] with pumps.

	The ~~wagon~~ needs to be ~~aligned with the rail grid;~~ do this by using a [[train stop]] as a [[Railway#Train_schedule\|train schedule]] destination, and a fueled locomotive.		The train needs to be stopped at a station: do this by using a [[train stop]] as a [[Railway#Train_schedule\|train schedule]] destination, and a fueled locomotive.

	~~Also make sure that the [[rail]]s under the Fluid wagon are '''straight rails''' and not '''curved rails'''. The pumps will only work if the wagon is perfectly orthogonal to the grid~~.

	[[File:Fluid wagon load.gif\|frame\|none\|Pump transferring fluids to a fluid wagon.]]		[[File:Fluid wagon load.gif\|frame\|none\|Pump transferring fluids to a fluid wagon.]]