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[Obsolete] The 'Cricket' Mini Shunting Locomotive (150km/h, 45t) [0.7]

Other our locomotives can be found here: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1692456187.
Our train cars can be found here: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1691687874.

An upgraded version: slightly stronger and considerably easier to use but heavier on mods is available here: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1842909707.

Introducing a 'shunting tractor', a small low power locomotive dedicated to tow single industrial wagons or short trains in stations and on industrial sites. With low power - just 60KW power unit (consisting of twin small steam engines) it is a very affordable solution for startups looking for their first powered locomotive to upgrade from handcarts. Similarly to other our product, the 'Warthog', it features central cabin with unobscured view onto the track in both directions and the engine controls accessible right from within the cabin. While its primary application is coupling/decoupling of longer trains, it can be efficiently used for towing small amounts of cargo over short distances.

Max velocity (empty): 150km/h
Max velocity (22t cargo): 30km/h
Max towing cargo: 45t.

Operating tips:
- the wheels should be periodically checked for damage and repaired if needed. The openings in the sideskirts allow for convenient access for that purpose.
- The locomotive is equipped with two storage chests built-in into its cabin floor. They can be used for storage of convenient tools, food supplies, etc. Unlike in other, bigger cargo locomotives, no additional ballast is needed for proper function.

This construct would have never been committed without the dedication of many mod authors, especially Equinox, Peaceman, Wolfgar7474, C3nthon and Stori3d (whose mods have been used in this build). Many, many thanks to all of them for expanding ME into a true marvel.

Important: While the Ship crafting mod by Wolfgar7474 https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/workshop/filedetails/?id=1607724334 is no longer listed in the dependencies, its use is highly recommended. The locomotive may operate without engine rotation sync provided with use of rope endings from that mod, however at the cost of a significant decrease of performance in certain situations. I am doing it in order to make posible to use this blueprint on world without water. Many thanks to General Curmudgeon https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkEvrhT-JIfvhFZHTVGsG1w for pointing out the issue.

---- Update 29.03.2019 ----

Added couple of missing decorative pieces.