Steam Overview - Revision history

Leko at 12:33, 9 May 2025

2025-05-09T12:33:02Z

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	{{pll\|Water Storage\|Water}} and {{pll\|Fuel Storage\|coal}} are sometimes carried in a secondary unit, called the {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|tender}}. Coal is transferred to the firebox by manual {{pll\|Shovel\|shoveling}}, whereas water is fed to the boiler using an {{pll\|Injector\|injector}}. An adequate amount of water must be maintained in the boiler at all times, to avoid {{pll\|Damage Overview		{{pll\|Water Storage\|Water}} and {{pll\|Fuel Storage\|coal}} are sometimes carried in a secondary unit, called the {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|tender}}. Coal is transferred to the firebox by manual {{pll\|Shovel\|shoveling}}, whereas water is fed to the boiler using an {{pll\|Injector\|injector}}. An adequate amount of water must be maintained in the boiler at all times, to avoid {{pll\|Damage Overview\|boiler explosion}}.
	\|boiler explosion}}.

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Slobodan: Tweaks

2025-03-18T01:01:15Z

Tweaks

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	Steam is used to power {{pll\|Electricity\|electrical}} and {{pll\|Air Brake System Overview\|braking}} systems~~, but primarily to propel the vehicle~~. Through a series of components, such as the {{pll\|Regulator\|regulator}}, {{pll\|Regulator\|steam chest}}, {{pll\|Cutoff\|cutoff}}, and {{pll\|Cylinder Cocks\|cylinders}}, ~~the~~ steam ~~can push~~ the engine pistons. With every cycle, after pushing the pistons, used steam is released ~~outside through~~ the ~~blast pipe~~. This ~~improves~~ {{pll\|Blower & Damper\|airflow}}~~, further feeding~~ the fire.		Steam is then used to propel the vehicle, but also to power {{pll\|Electricity\|electrical}} and {{pll\|Air Brake System Overview\|braking}} systems. Through a series of components, such as the {{pll\|Regulator\|regulator}}, {{pll\|Regulator\|steam chest}}, {{pll\|Cutoff\|cutoff}}, and {{pll\|Cylinder Cocks\|cylinders}}, steam pushes the engine pistons, linked to the wheels. With every cycle, after pushing the pistons, used steam is released to the atmosphere. This creates a vacuum, improving {{pll\|Blower & Damper\|airflow}} and kindling the fire.

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	Steam engines have ~~complicated~~ mechanisms that need to be properly {{pll\|Lubrication Overview\|lubricated}} to function.		Steam engines have complex mechanisms that need to be properly {{pll\|Lubrication Overview\|lubricated}} to function.

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Slobodan: Marked this version for translation

2025-03-12T14:50:50Z

Marked this version for translation

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	Steam engines have complicated mechanisms that need to be properly {{pll\|Lubrication Overview\|lubricated}} to function.		Steam engines have complicated mechanisms that need to be properly {{pll\|Lubrication Overview\|lubricated}} to function.

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	Since steam engines spew harmful particles to the atmosphere, they produce {{pll\|Environmental Impact Fee\|environment damage fees}}.		Since steam engines spew harmful particles to the atmosphere, they produce {{pll\|Environmental Impact Fee\|environment damage fees}}.

Slobodan: Link fix

2025-03-12T14:50:47Z

Link fix

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	Steam engines have complicated mechanisms that need to be properly {{pll\|Lubrication Overview\|lubricated}} to function.		Steam engines have complicated mechanisms that need to be properly {{pll\|Lubrication Overview\|lubricated}} to function.

	Since steam engines spew harmful particles to the atmosphere, they produce {pll\|Environmental Impact Fee\|environment damage fees}}.		Since steam engines spew harmful particles to the atmosphere, they produce {{pll\|Environmental Impact Fee\|environment damage fees}}.

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Slobodan: Add environment damage

2025-03-12T14:49:48Z

Add environment damage

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	Steam engines have complicated mechanisms that need to be properly {{pll\|Lubrication Overview\|lubricated}} to function.		Steam engines have complicated mechanisms that need to be properly {{pll\|Lubrication Overview\|lubricated}} to function.

			Since steam engines spew harmful particles to the atmosphere, they produce {pll\|Environmental Impact Fee\|environment damage fees}}.

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Slobodan: Tweak

2025-03-12T13:49:30Z

Tweak

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	{{pll\|Water Storage\|Water}} and {{pll\|Fuel Storage\|coal}} are sometimes carried in a secondary unit, called the {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|tender}}. Coal is transferred to the firebox by manual {{pll\|Shovel\|shoveling}}, whereas water is fed to the boiler using an {{pll\|Injector\|injector}}. An adequate amount of water must be maintained in the boiler at all times, to avoid {{pll\|~~Mechanical Powertrain~~ Damage		{{pll\|Water Storage\|Water}} and {{pll\|Fuel Storage\|coal}} are sometimes carried in a secondary unit, called the {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|tender}}. Coal is transferred to the firebox by manual {{pll\|Shovel\|shoveling}}, whereas water is fed to the boiler using an {{pll\|Injector\|injector}}. An adequate amount of water must be maintained in the boiler at all times, to avoid {{pll\|Damage Overview
	\|boiler explosion}}.		\|boiler explosion}}.

Slobodan: Improvements

2025-03-12T13:23:47Z

Improvements

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	To run a steam engine, coal or oil are burned in a {{pll\|Firebox\|firebox}}. This heats up {{pll\|Water Level\|water}} in the {{pll\|Boiler\|boiler}}, eventually turning it into ~~steam. Since steam is compressible, so much of it can be generated in the limited volume of the boiler, that it becomes~~ highly pressurized.		To run a steam engine, coal or oil are burned in a {{pll\|Firebox\|firebox}}. This heats up {{pll\|Water Level\|water}} in the {{pll\|Boiler\|boiler}}, eventually turning it into highly pressurized steam.

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	Through a series of components, such as the {{pll\|Regulator\|regulator}}, {{pll\|Regulator\|steam chest}}, {{pll\|Cutoff\|cutoff}}, and {{pll\|Cylinder Cocks\|cylinders}}, the steam can ~~be admitted to~~ push the engine pistons ~~and propel the vehicle~~. With every cycle, after pushing the pistons ~~in one direction~~, ~~the~~ steam ~~gets~~ released outside through the blast pipe. This ~~creates a vacuum pull in the firebox,~~ {{pll\|Blower & Damper\|~~drawing fresh air into it~~}}, further feeding the fire.		Steam is used to power {{pll\|Electricity\|electrical}} and {{pll\|Air Brake System Overview\|braking}} systems, but primarily to propel the vehicle. Through a series of components, such as the {{pll\|Regulator\|regulator}}, {{pll\|Regulator\|steam chest}}, {{pll\|Cutoff\|cutoff}}, and {{pll\|Cylinder Cocks\|cylinders}}, the steam can push the engine pistons. With every cycle, after pushing the pistons, used steam is released outside through the blast pipe. This improves {{pll\|Blower & Damper\|airflow}}, further feeding the fire.

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	{{pll\|Water Storage\|Water}} and {{pll\|Fuel Storage\|coal}} are sometimes carried in a secondary unit, called the {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|tender}}. Coal is transferred to the firebox by manual {{pll\|Shovel\|shoveling}}, whereas water is ~~transferred~~ to the boiler using an {{pll\|Injector\|injector}}. An adequate amount of water must be maintained in the boiler at all times, to avoid {{pll\|Mechanical Powertrain Damage		{{pll\|Water Storage\|Water}} and {{pll\|Fuel Storage\|coal}} are sometimes carried in a secondary unit, called the {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|tender}}. Coal is transferred to the firebox by manual {{pll\|Shovel\|shoveling}}, whereas water is fed to the boiler using an {{pll\|Injector\|injector}}. An adequate amount of water must be maintained in the boiler at all times, to avoid {{pll\|Mechanical Powertrain Damage
	\|boiler explosion}}.		\|boiler explosion}}.

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	Firing up a steam engine from scratch is costly and can take a very long time. In Derail Valley, ~~the~~ startup process is sped up when the vehicle is stationary, simulating it being done in the most fuel efficient manner, until the boiler pressure reaches about 80% of its maximum capacity. The time scaling is there to drastically reduce waiting, but can be adjusted by a {{pll\|Difficulty\|difficulty setting}} titled Steam Startup.		Firing up a steam engine from scratch is costly and can take a very long time. In Derail Valley, this startup process is sped up when the vehicle is stationary, simulating it being done in the most fuel efficient manner, until the boiler pressure reaches about 80% of its maximum capacity. The time scaling is there to drastically reduce waiting, but can be adjusted by a {{pll\|Difficulty\|difficulty setting}} titled Steam Startup.
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	[[Category:Steam\|1]]		[[Category:Steam\|1]]

Slobodan: Marked this version for translation

2025-03-12T12:58:26Z

Marked this version for translation

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	{{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|Motorized rail vehicles}} with steam {{pll\|Powertrains Overview\|powertrains}} are powered by steam, produced onboard by burning {{pll\|Fuel Storage\|fuel}} to boil {{pll\|Water Storage\|water}}.		{{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|Motorized rail vehicles}} with steam {{pll\|Powertrains Overview\|powertrains}} are powered by steam, produced onboard by burning {{pll\|Fuel Storage\|fuel}} to boil {{pll\|Water Storage\|water}}.

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	To run a steam engine, coal or oil are burned in a {{pll\|Firebox\|firebox}}. This heats up {{pll\|Water Level\|water}} in the {{pll\|Boiler\|boiler}}, eventually turning it into steam. Since steam is compressible, so much of it can be generated in the limited volume of the boiler, that it becomes highly pressurized.		To run a steam engine, coal or oil are burned in a {{pll\|Firebox\|firebox}}. This heats up {{pll\|Water Level\|water}} in the {{pll\|Boiler\|boiler}}, eventually turning it into steam. Since steam is compressible, so much of it can be generated in the limited volume of the boiler, that it becomes highly pressurized.

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	Steam engines have complicated mechanisms that need to be properly {{pll\|Lubrication Overview\|lubricated}} to function.		Steam engines have complicated mechanisms that need to be properly {{pll\|Lubrication Overview\|lubricated}} to function.

Slobodan: Cleanup

2025-03-12T12:58:19Z

Cleanup

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	~~Steam~~ {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|vehicles}} are ~~propelled~~ by steam ~~pressure. Steam typically gets built up in a large~~ onboard ~~pressurized~~ {{pll\|~~Boiler~~\|~~boiler~~}} ~~containing~~ {{pll\|Water Storage\|water}}, ~~heated by~~ a ~~coal-burning~~ {{pll\|Firebox\|firebox}}. ~~Smoke and hot air from the firebox pass through~~ the boiler ~~through a cluster of tubes~~, ~~heating up the water around them~~, ~~before getting released through a blast pipe at~~ the ~~other end~~ of the boiler.		{{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|Motorized rail vehicles}} with steam {{pll\|Powertrains Overview\|powertrains}} are powered by steam, produced onboard by burning {{pll\|Fuel Storage\|fuel}} to boil {{pll\|Water Storage\|water}}.

			To run a steam engine, coal or oil are burned in a {{pll\|Firebox\|firebox}}. This heats up {{pll\|Water Level\|water}} in the {{pll\|Boiler\|boiler}}, eventually turning it into steam. Since steam is compressible, so much of it can be generated in the limited volume of the boiler, that it becomes highly pressurized.

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	~~The~~ steam ~~that accumulates in~~ the ~~boiler~~ can be admitted to ~~cylinders, with~~ pistons ~~tied to the wheels via a mechanical connection. This propels~~ the vehicle. With every cycle, after pushing the pistons in one direction, the steam gets released outside through the blast pipe. This creates a vacuum pull in the firebox, drawing fresh air into it, further ~~boosting~~ the fire.		Through a series of components, such as the {{pll\|Regulator\|regulator}}, {{pll\|Regulator\|steam chest}}, {{pll\|Cutoff\|cutoff}}, and {{pll\|Cylinder Cocks\|cylinders}}, the steam can be admitted to push the engine pistons and propel the vehicle. With every cycle, after pushing the pistons in one direction, the steam gets released outside through the blast pipe. This creates a vacuum pull in the firebox, {{pll\|Blower & Damper\|drawing fresh air into it}}, further feeding the fire.

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	Water and coal are sometimes carried in a secondary unit, called the {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|tender}}. Coal is transferred to the firebox by manual shoveling, whereas water is transferred to the boiler using ~~a device called the~~ {{pll\|Injector\|injector}}. An adequate amount of water must be maintained in the boiler at all times, ~~else it could lead~~ to {{pll\|Mechanical Powertrain Damage		{{pll\|Water Storage\|Water}} and {{pll\|Fuel Storage\|coal}} are sometimes carried in a secondary unit, called the {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|tender}}. Coal is transferred to the firebox by manual {{pll\|Shovel\|shoveling}}, whereas water is transferred to the boiler using an {{pll\|Injector\|injector}}. An adequate amount of water must be maintained in the boiler at all times, to avoid {{pll\|Mechanical Powertrain Damage
	\|~~catastrophic failure~~}}.		\|boiler explosion}}.

			Steam engines have complicated mechanisms that need to be properly {{pll\|Lubrication Overview\|lubricated}} to function.

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	Firing up a steam engine from scratch is ~~very~~ costly and can take a very long time. In Derail Valley, the startup process is sped up when the vehicle is stationary, simulating it being done in the most ~~{{pll\|Driving Efficiency\|~~fuel efficient}} manner, until the boiler pressure reaches about 80% of its maximum capacity. The time scaling is there to drastically reduce waiting, but can be adjusted by a {{pll\|Difficulty\|difficulty setting}} titled Steam Startup.		Firing up a steam engine from scratch is costly and can take a very long time. In Derail Valley, the startup process is sped up when the vehicle is stationary, simulating it being done in the most fuel efficient manner, until the boiler pressure reaches about 80% of its maximum capacity. The time scaling is there to drastically reduce waiting, but can be adjusted by a {{pll\|Difficulty\|difficulty setting}} titled Steam Startup.
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	~~{{See also\|Water Management\|Fire Management\|Steam Drivetrain\|Difficulty}}~~
	[[Category:Steam\|1]]		[[Category:Steam\|1]]

Leko at 09:10, 11 March 2025

2025-03-11T09:10:18Z

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	Steam vehicles are propelled by steam pressure. Steam typically gets built up in a large onboard pressurized boiler containing water, heated by a coal-burning firebox. Smoke and hot air from the firebox pass through the boiler through a cluster of tubes, heating up the water around them, before getting released through a blast pipe at the other end of the boiler.		Steam {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|vehicles}} are propelled by steam pressure. Steam typically gets built up in a large onboard pressurized {{pll\|Boiler\|boiler}} containing {{pll\|Water Storage\|water}}, heated by a coal-burning {{pll\|Firebox\|firebox}}. Smoke and hot air from the firebox pass through the boiler through a cluster of tubes, heating up the water around them, before getting released through a blast pipe at the other end of the boiler.

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	Water and coal are sometimes carried in a secondary unit, called the tender. Coal is transferred to the firebox by manual shoveling, whereas water is transferred to the boiler using a device called the injector. An adequate amount of water must be maintained in the boiler at all times, else it could lead to catastrophic failure.		Water and coal are sometimes carried in a secondary unit, called the {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|tender}}. Coal is transferred to the firebox by manual shoveling, whereas water is transferred to the boiler using a device called the {{pll\|Injector\|injector}}. An adequate amount of water must be maintained in the boiler at all times, else it could lead to {{pll\|Mechanical Powertrain Damage
			\|catastrophic failure}}.

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	Firing up a steam engine from scratch is very costly and can take a very long time. In Derail Valley, the startup process is sped up when the vehicle is stationary, simulating it being done in the most fuel efficient manner, until the boiler pressure reaches about 80% of its maximum capacity. The time scaling is there to drastically reduce waiting, but can be adjusted by a difficulty setting titled Steam Startup.		Firing up a steam engine from scratch is very costly and can take a very long time. In Derail Valley, the startup process is sped up when the vehicle is stationary, simulating it being done in the most {{pll\|Driving Efficiency\|fuel efficient}} manner, until the boiler pressure reaches about 80% of its maximum capacity. The time scaling is there to drastically reduce waiting, but can be adjusted by a {{pll\|Difficulty\|difficulty setting}} titled Steam Startup.
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	{{See also\|Water Management\|Fire Management\|Steam Drivetrain\|Difficulty}}		{{See also\|Water Management\|Fire Management\|Steam Drivetrain\|Difficulty}}
	[[Category:Steam\|1]]		[[Category:Steam\|1]]