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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.
 
The '''fluid wagon''', also known as the '''rail tanker''', is capable of transporting [[liquids]] by [[rail]]. Fluids can be pumped in and out of the wagon using a [[pump]].
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.


The fluid wagon consists of three tanks which by default are connected as a single unit to hold a total of 75,000 units of fluid. These tanks can be disconnected from each other to form three separate tanks holding 25k units of fluid each.  This way, one fluid wagon can transport three separate fluids without mixing them together. One pump can attach to each of the three tanks.
The fluid wagon can carry 50,000 units of fluid. It weighs the same of the regular cargo wagon but holds more fluid; a cargo wagon filled with [[barrel]]s can carry 20,000 units of fluid.
 
The fluid wagon weighs three times as much as a regular cargo wagon and will need more locomotives pulling it to move at a similar speed/acceleration to non-fluid trains.


== Troubleshooting ==
== Troubleshooting ==
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 the [[Automated rail transportation (research)|automated rail transportation]] [[train stop]]s as [[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.
 
[[File:Fluid wagon load.gif|frame|none|Pump transferring fluids to a fluid wagon.]]
 
== Load and unload times ==
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.


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.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|+ Time in seconds to transfer a full fluid-wagon
! Pump quality !! 1 pump !! 2 pumps !! 3 pumps
|-
| [[File:Quality_normal.png|24px|alt=Normal]] || 42 || 29 || 14
|-
| [[File:Quality_uncommon.png|24px|alt=Uncommon]] || 33 || 17 || 11
|-
| [[File:Quality_rare.png|24px|alt=Rare]] || 27 || 14 || 9
|-
| [[File:Quality_epic.png|24px|alt=Epic]] || 22 || 11 || 8
|-
| [[File:Quality_legendary.png|24px|alt=Legendary]]  || 17 || 9 || 6
|}
Times given are rounded up.


== History ==
== History ==
{{History|0.15.0|Introduced}}
{{history|2.1.7|
* 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|
* Capacity increased from 25000 to 50000 to make fluid wagons more compelling compared to the new pipe mechanics.}}
{{History|0.16.8|
* Changed fluid wagon capacity from 75k to 25k (same as storage tank).
* Lowered fluid wagon weight from 3000 to 1000 (same as cargo wagon).
* Changed fluid wagon recipe so it requires just 1 storage tank instead of 3.}}
{{History|0.16.7|
* Simplified to contain just 1 fluid instead of having 3 different fluid tanks.}}
{{History|0.15.0|
* Introduced}}


== See also ==
== See also ==
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Latest revision as of 01:58, 11 November 2026

 Fluid wagon

Recipe

1.5
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10
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8
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16
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1
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1

Total raw

13.5
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48
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21

Map icon

Fluid storage volume

Normal quality 50000
Uncommon 65000 Rare 80000
Epic 95000 Legendary 125000

Health

Normal quality 600
Uncommon 780 Rare 960
Epic 1140 Legendary 1500

Resistances

Acid: 3/20%
Explosion: 15/30%
Fire: 15/50%
Impact: 50/60%
Physical: 15/30%

Stack size

5

Rocket capacity

5 (1 stack)

Dimensions

2×6

Mining time

0.5

Weight

1000

Prototype type

fluid-wagon

Internal name

fluid-wagon

Required technologies

Boosting technologies

Produced by

Object description

The fluid wagon can transport 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 wagons, a locomotive is required to move the liquid wagon.

The fluid wagon can carry 50,000 units of fluid. It weighs the same of the regular cargo wagon but holds more fluid; a cargo wagon filled with barrels can carry 20,000 units of fluid.

Troubleshooting

To get fluid into the fluid wagon, you need a train station with pumps.

The train needs to be stopped at a station: do this by using a train stop as a train schedule destination, and a fueled locomotive.

Pump transferring fluids to a fluid wagon.

Load and unload times

Using more pumps per wagon reduces (un)loading time. A maximum of 3 pumps can be used for each wagon. Pump quality affects pumping speed.

Time in seconds to transfer a full fluid-wagon
Pump quality 1 pump 2 pumps 3 pumps
Normal 42 29 14
Uncommon 33 17 11
Rare 27 14 9
Epic 22 11 8
Legendary 17 9 6

Times given are rounded up.

History

  • 2.1.7:
    • 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.
  • 2.0.7:
    • Capacity increased from 25000 to 50000 to make fluid wagons more compelling compared to the new pipe mechanics.
  • 0.16.8:
    • Changed fluid wagon capacity from 75k to 25k (same as storage tank).
    • Lowered fluid wagon weight from 3000 to 1000 (same as cargo wagon).
    • Changed fluid wagon recipe so it requires just 1 storage tank instead of 3.
  • 0.16.7:
    • Simplified to contain just 1 fluid instead of having 3 different fluid tanks.

See also

Logistics

Transport

Terrain

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