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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.


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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.]]


== 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;"
|+ 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
|-
|-
| [[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.


== History ==
== History ==
{{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|
{{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).

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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