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(0.7) 4-8-0 'Centaur' Light Cargo Locomotive (200 km/h, 300 t)

Update 2019-04-23:
New stabilisation technology implemented, added new mod.

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https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1691687874

Other locomotives from us can be found here:
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1692456187

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The 4-8-0 'Centaur' Class Light Cargo Steam Locomotive

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Firstly I wanted to thank creators of all those amazing mods we are using: Equinox, peaceman, wolfgar7474, C3ntron and STORI3D PAST Productions

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Technical data:

- max width: 12 blocks (3 m)
- max height: 14.5 blocks (3.62 m)
- max lenght: 64 blocks (16 m)
- number of engines: 2x large (200HP)
- driving wheel size: 5 (medium)
- number of driving wheels: 8
- number of weighting chests: 3
- suspension: X-RAI spring suspension mk I with perm-bogie stabilization
- max speed with no load: 200 km/h (124 mph)
- max load while maintaining 15-40 km/h: 120 t @ 4° * (28 full stone stockpiles)
- max absolute load: 300 t @ 2° * (70 full stone stockpiles)
- max weighting needed: 15 t @ 300 t load

*Grades bigger than 5 have not been tested, as I consider them unrealistic. The engine should work just fine with steeper slopes, but the maximum possible cargo load may decrease a bit.

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Description:

Xaerthus's Rail & Air Industries bring you a brand new locomotive developed and designed with survival mode in mind. It is very cheap and affordable by using only 2 large steam engines, but it can pack quite a punch nonetheless! This is the best loco for everyday use on the occasional mining or logging trip or just for casual transport. Due to its short lenght and bendy articulation it can deal with any reasonable curves, while the 8 medium wheels provide enough grip for any medium cargo scenario.

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Setup instructions:

Just place on a straight piece of track and it's ready to go!

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Operating hints:

- The engines can be reached for switching/grabbing throttle by climbing on the front of the engine and walking on the sideskirts.
- The engines can be refueled by clicking on the down-rear part of the side of the engine from under the sideskirts. It is a bit tricky at the beginning but once you know where to click, its easy to use.
- If the wheels slip and the engine wont move, it needs more weighting. Place heavy items (ingots, weights, dirt) into the 4 weighting chests (located between the driving axles).
- Clanging and crackling noises are normal and should not be worried about.
- The engine has no breaks. To slow down, just decrease the throttle. If more stopping power is needed, throttling up in reverse works great.
- While sitting in the cab, the third person camera is sadly being blocked by the roof, which renders it pointless. If you want to drive your train from third person though, you can do that while standing freely in the inside of the tender, as there is no roof. For especially slow and precise manouvers like coupling, you can just stand outside.

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