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=== Hull / Suspension ===
 
=== Hull / Suspension ===
A box-shaped steel hull. Length: 8.6m, Width: 2.3m, Height: 3.7m. Unloaded Weight: 1800 kg.
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A box-shaped wooden or steel hull. Length: 8.6m, Width: 2.3m, Height: 3.7m. Unloaded Weight: 1800 kg.
 
* External Volume: approximately 70m³ (5 dTons).
 
* External Volume: approximately 70m³ (5 dTons).
 
: Note that the external volume measures the vehicles maximum dimensions and includes track clearance. The contained volume of the hull is lower.
 
: Note that the external volume measures the vehicles maximum dimensions and includes track clearance. The contained volume of the hull is lower.

Revision as of 19:58, 18 February 2018

Open Wagon
Tech Level TL–4
Mass 5 Tons
Cost {{{cost}}}
Mode Wheels / Rails
Type
Speed -
Cargo 50m³
Crew -
Passengers -
Armament none

Description / Specifications

A cargo wagon designed to be towed by a railroad locomotive.

Hull / Suspension

A box-shaped wooden or steel hull. Length: 8.6m, Width: 2.3m, Height: 3.7m. Unloaded Weight: 1800 kg.

  • External Volume: approximately 70m³ (5 dTons).
Note that the external volume measures the vehicles maximum dimensions and includes track clearance. The contained volume of the hull is lower.

The vehicle is fitted with wheels set onto axles.

  • The vehicle is designed to operate on rail networks. The gauge (the distance between the inner faces of the two rails) for railroad networks within the Distant Fringe is generally 1.5m (though some worlds use their own system) and most examples of the wagon are built to match that standard.

Power / Transmission

The open wagon has no internal power source.

Performance

Wagons are unpowered. They are moved by being attached to a railroad locomotive.

  • Wagons and locomotives have a manually operated coupling system consisting of hooks and chains. The linkage also includes pressure hoses that are connected to the locomotive and operate the brakes.

Cargo

An enclosed open topped cargo hold with a volume of 50m³ (4.1 dTons). Maximum load: 5000 kg.

Equipment

Running lights.

History / Background

A wagon designed to move bulk loads along road networks.

See also: Vehicles of the Distant Fringe

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