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Minimizing Train Traffic
Basics
- Set up as many "parking lot" train stations as you have trains then add the interrupt below.
- Turn off as many stations as you can using conditions. (Both pick up and drop off stations, turn them off if possible!)
- If a station is full or disabled the train will go to the parking lot.
- In the parking lot trains will wait 30sec before checking to see if the station is open.
- If the station is enable (and not full) the train will go to it.
- If the station is disabled (or full) the train will stay at the parking lot station (and wait 30sec before checking again).
The Interrupt
Drop-off Stations
Multiple items
- Circuit connection on train stations is "enable if".
- This will enable the station if Green is = to 1.
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- This will send Green1 if steel is less than 40k OR Iron plates are less than 40K
Single Item
- Skip the decider combinator and just connect the buffer storage to the station and set condition to enable the station.
Trains
Always put the pickup before the drop-off. Solves issues later.
Multiple Items at a Drop-off Station Train Settings
- Can't make condition "Empty cargo Inventory" because another item might be needed.
- Figure out what conditions work best for your factory. Mine are below.
Single Items at a Drop-off Station Train Settings
- Set all drop-off trains to stay until "Empty cargo Inventory"
Example Train Parking Lot
Get Gass Interrupt
- Forces trains to go get fuel when they are low!
