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	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.		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.

	{{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}}.

	Steam engines have complex 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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	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.		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.

	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.

	{{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}}.

	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.

	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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	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}}.

	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.		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.

	[[Category:Steam\|1]]		[[Category:Steam\|1]]

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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 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.

	{{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}}.

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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}}.

	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.

	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.

	{{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}}.

	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.

	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.

	[[Category:Steam\|1]]		[[Category:Steam\|1]]

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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~~.		{{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}}.

	~~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~~.		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.

	~~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~~.		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.

	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.		{{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
			\|boiler explosion}}.

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

			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.

	~~{{See also\|Water Management\|Fire Management\|Steam Drivetrain\|Difficulty}}~~
	[[Category:Steam\|1]]		[[Category:Steam\|1]]

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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 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.

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	{{See also\|Water Management\|Fire Management\|Steam Drivetrain\|Difficulty}}		{{See also\|Water Management\|Fire Management\|Steam Drivetrain\|Difficulty}}
	[[Category:Steam]]		[[Category:Steam\|1]]

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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.

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.

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.

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.

{{See also|Water Management|Fire Management|Steam Drivetrain|Difficulty}}
[[Category:Steam]]

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	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.		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.

	{{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}}.

	Steam engines have complex 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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	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.		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.

	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.

	{{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}}.

	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.

	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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	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}}.

	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.		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.

	[[Category:Steam\|1]]		[[Category:Steam\|1]]

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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}}.

	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.

	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.

	{{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}}.

	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.

	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.

	[[Category:Steam\|1]]		[[Category:Steam\|1]]