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{{InfoboxVehicle
 
{{InfoboxVehicle
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|name= Open Wagon
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|name     = Open Wagon
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|image=  
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|alsosee  = [[Infrastructure]].
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|caption=  
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|architect= None
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|TL= 4
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|arms    = None
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|size= 5 Tons
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|canon    = No. Unpublished, non-canon fan design
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|cr= Cr87,000
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|caption  = [[Distant Fringe]] vehicle.
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|mode= Wheels / Rails
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|cargo    = 3.9 [[Ton|dTon]]s / 50m³
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|speed= -
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| cost  =[[Cr]]87,000
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|cargo= 50m³
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|crew    = 0
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|crew= -
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|footnote = -
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|pass= -
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|image    = [[File:Distant Fringe Logo.gif]]
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|arms= none
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|IOC      = TBD
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|footnote=
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|mode    = Ground (Rail)
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|type    = Railroad Wagon
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|origin  = Third Imperium
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|pass     = 0
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|QVP      = TBD
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|ref      = Fan: [[Ade Stewart]]
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|size    = 14,400 [[kg]]
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|speed    = 0
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|TL      = 4
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|uvp      = TBD
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|volume  = 7.6 [[Ton|dTon]]s / 103m³
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|manufacturer= Various
 
}}
 
}}
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The Open Wagon is a '''Railroad Vehicle'''. It requires a railroad network of the correct gauge to operate.
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The [[Fringian Open Wagon|Open Wagon]] is a Railroad Vehicle.
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* It requires a railroad network of the correct gauge to operate.
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* Please also see [[AAB]] article: [[Vehicles of the Distant Fringe]].
  
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== Description / Specifications ==
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== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
 
A cargo wagon designed to be towed by a railroad locomotive.
 
A cargo wagon designed to be towed by a railroad locomotive.
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* 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 1.5 [[meter]]s (though some worlds use their own system) and most examples of the wagon are built to match that standard.
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* It is an [[infrastructure]] element.
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=== Image Repository ===
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No information yet available.
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=== Basic Vehicle Characteristics ===
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Following the [[Imperial Army]] and [[IISS]] [[Universal Vehicle Profile]] and data, additional information is presented in the format shown here. The [[small craft]] factor indicates the number of squadrons (...of ten [[subcraft]]) carried on the [[vehicle]] when applicable. [[Ton]]nage on the [[universal vehicle profile]] is shown in kilotons (...thousands of tons) where necessary.
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
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|+ '''Basic Vehicle Characteristics'''
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|-
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! #.
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! Category
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! Remarks
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|-
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| 1.
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| [[Ton|Tonnage]]
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| Total Mass Loaded: 14,400 [[kg]].
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* Vehicle Dimensions: 3.2[[meter|m]] wide, 3.7[[meter|m]] tall, 8.6[[meter|m]] long,
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* Total Overall Volume: 102[[Kiloliter|m³]]
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* Total Usable Volume: [[TBD]] 112m³
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|-
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| 2.
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| [[Crew]]
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| x0 crew: the vehicle is uncrewed.
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|-
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| 3.
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| Performance
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| Movement: 0 kph. The vehicle is unpowered. It is moved by being coupled to a railroad locomotive.
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* The vehicle is fitted with wheels mounted on axles.
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* Wagons are fitted with an automatic coupling systems and brakes.
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** At [[TL-4]] the brakes are mechanically operated.
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** At [[TL-5]]+ the coupling system includes pressure hoses that connect to the locomotive and operate the brakes.
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|-
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| 4.
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| [[Vehicle's Computer|Electronics]]
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| Equipment: none.
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|-
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| 5.
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| [[Vehicle's Hardpoint|Hardpoints]]
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| x1 [[hardpoint]]
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|-
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| 6.
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| [[Vehicle's Weapon|Armament]]
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| Weapons: 
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* none. The wagon is unarmed.
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|-
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| 7.
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| [[Vehicle's Defense|Defenses]]
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| Hull Armor: [[TBD]].
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|-
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| 8.
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| [[Smallcraft|Craft]]
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| None.
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|-
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| 9.
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| Fuel
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| Fuel capacity: [[TBD]] [[liter]]s.
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|-
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| 10.
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| [[Imperial Currency|Cost]]
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| Production Cost: [[Cr]][[TBD]]
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|-
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| 11.
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| Construction Time
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| [[TBD]] months ([[TBD]] weeks).
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|-
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| 12.
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| Comments
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| [[TBD]]
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|-
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| 13.
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| Maintenance
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| [[TBD]]
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|-
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|}
  
 
=== Hull / Suspension ===
 
=== Hull / Suspension ===
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An open topped box-shaped wooden or steel hull.
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An open topped box-shaped hull constructed from wood or steel.
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* ''Length'': 8.6m, ''Width'': 2.3m, ''Height'': 3.7m.
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* ''Length'': 8.6m, ''Width'': 3.2m, ''Height'': 3.7m.
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* ''Overall Volume'': approximately 70m³ (5 dTons).
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* ''Overall Volume'': approximately 102m³ (7.6 dTons).
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* ''Unloaded Weight'': 17,500 kg.
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* ''Unloaded Weight'': 14,400 kg.
 
The overall volume measures the vehicles maximum dimensions and includes track clearance. The enclosed volume of the hull is lower.
 
The overall volume measures the vehicles maximum dimensions and includes track clearance. The enclosed volume of the hull is lower.
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The vehicle is fitted with wheels set onto axles.
 
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* 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 ===
 
=== Power / Transmission ===
 
The open wagon has no internal power source.
 
The open wagon has no internal power source.
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==== Performance ====
 
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Wagons are unpowered. They are moved by being attached to a railroad locomotive.
 
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* Wagons are fitted with an automatic coupling system. At TL 5 the linkage also includes pressure hoses that connect to the locomotive and operate its braking system.
 
  
 
=== Cargo ===
 
=== Cargo ===
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An open topped cargo hold with a volume of
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The body of the wagon consists of an open topped cargo hold with a volume of 50m³ (4.1 dTons).
 
* ''Cargo Storage'': 50m³ (4.1 dTons).
 
* ''Cargo Storage'': 50m³ (4.1 dTons).
 
* ''Maximum Load'': 37,500 kg.
 
* ''Maximum Load'': 37,500 kg.
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** ''Maximum Gross Weight'': 51,900 kg.
  
 
=== Equipment ===
 
=== Equipment ===
 
Running lights.
 
Running lights.
  
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== History / Background ==
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== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
 
A wagon designed to move bulk loads along road networks.
 
A wagon designed to move bulk loads along road networks.
  
 
''See also'': [[Vehicles of the Distant Fringe]]
 
''See also'': [[Vehicles of the Distant Fringe]]
  
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== References & Contributors / Sources ==
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=== Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities ===
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No information yet available.
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=== Selected Variant Types & Classes ===
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''[[Civilian Vehicle]]- [[Archaic Vehicle]]:''
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# [[Type TBD class Railroad Vehicle]]
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## [[TBD class Open Wagon]]
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== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) ==
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{{Metadata}}
 
{{Intermediate}}
 
{{Intermediate}}
 
{{Detail}}
 
{{Detail}}
 
{{Sources
 
{{Sources
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|S1= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus [[User: Alagoric|Adie Alegoric Stewart]] of the [[IISS]]
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|S2= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]]
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|S2= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]
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|S3= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus [[Adie Alegoric Stewart]] of the [[IISS]]
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|S3=
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|S4= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]
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|S4=
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
  
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[[Category: Vehicles]]
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[[Category: Land Vehicle]]
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[[Category: Ground Vehicle]]
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[[Category: Rail Vehicle]]
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[[Category: Civilian Vehicle]]
 
{{LEA|Distant Fringe}}
 
{{LEA|Distant Fringe}}

Latest revision as of 18:14, 22 June 2020

Open Wagon
Distant Fringe Logo.gif
Distant Fringe vehicle.
Tech Level TL–4
Mass 14,400 kg
Cost Cr87,000
Mode Ground (Rail)
Type Railroad Wagon
Speed 0
Cargo 3.9 dTons / 50m³
Crew 0
Passengers 0
Armament None
Manufacturer Various
Also see Infrastructure.
Reference Fan: Ade Stewart
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The Open Wagon is a Railroad Vehicle.

Description (Specifications)[edit]

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

  • 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 1.5 meters (though some worlds use their own system) and most examples of the wagon are built to match that standard.
  • It is an infrastructure element.

Image Repository[edit]

No information yet available.

Basic Vehicle Characteristics[edit]

Following the Imperial Army and IISS Universal Vehicle Profile and data, additional information is presented in the format shown here. The small craft factor indicates the number of squadrons (...of ten subcraft) carried on the vehicle when applicable. Tonnage on the universal vehicle profile is shown in kilotons (...thousands of tons) where necessary.

Basic Vehicle Characteristics
#. Category Remarks
1. Tonnage Total Mass Loaded: 14,400 kg.
  • Vehicle Dimensions: 3.2m wide, 3.7m tall, 8.6m long,
  • Total Overall Volume: 102m³
  • Total Usable Volume: TBD 112m³
2. Crew x0 crew: the vehicle is uncrewed.
3. Performance Movement: 0 kph. The vehicle is unpowered. It is moved by being coupled to a railroad locomotive.
  • The vehicle is fitted with wheels mounted on axles.
  • Wagons are fitted with an automatic coupling systems and brakes.
    • At TL-4 the brakes are mechanically operated.
    • At TL-5+ the coupling system includes pressure hoses that connect to the locomotive and operate the brakes.
4. Electronics Equipment: none.
5. Hardpoints x1 hardpoint
6. Armament Weapons:
  • none. The wagon is unarmed.
7. Defenses Hull Armor: TBD.
8. Craft None.
9. Fuel Fuel capacity: TBD liters.
10. Cost Production Cost: CrTBD
11. Construction Time TBD months (TBD weeks).
12. Comments TBD
13. Maintenance TBD

Hull / Suspension[edit]

An open topped box-shaped hull constructed from wood or steel.

  • Length: 8.6m, Width: 3.2m, Height: 3.7m.
  • Overall Volume: approximately 102m³ (7.6 dTons).
  • Unloaded Weight: 14,400 kg.

The overall volume measures the vehicles maximum dimensions and includes track clearance. The enclosed volume of the hull is lower.

Power / Transmission[edit]

The open wagon has no internal power source.

Cargo[edit]

The body of the wagon consists of an open topped cargo hold with a volume of 50m³ (4.1 dTons).

  • Cargo Storage: 50m³ (4.1 dTons).
  • Maximum Load: 37,500 kg.
    • Maximum Gross Weight: 51,900 kg.

Equipment[edit]

Running lights.

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

A wagon designed to move bulk loads along road networks.

See also: Vehicles of the Distant Fringe

Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities[edit]

No information yet available.

Selected Variant Types & Classes[edit]

Civilian Vehicle- Archaic Vehicle:

  1. Type TBD class Railroad Vehicle
    1. TBD class Open Wagon

References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]

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