Fringian Box Wagon

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Box Wagon
Tech Level TL–4
Mass 11.5 Tons
Cost {{{cost}}}
Mode Wheels / Rails
Type
Speed -
Cargo 115m³
Crew -
Passengers -
Armament none

The Box Wagon is a Railroad Vehicle. It requires a railroad network of the correct gauge to operate.

Description / Specifications

An enclosed cargo wagon designed to be towed by a railroad locomotive.

Hull / Suspension

A box-shaped wooden or steel hull. Length: 17.1m, Width: 2.4m, Height: 3.9m. Unloaded Weight: 4200 kg.

  • External Volume: approximately 160.1m³ (11.5 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 bogeys.

  • 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 and most examples of the wagon are built to match that standard.

Power / Transmission

The box wagon has no internal power source.

Performance

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

  • Wagons have an automatic coupling system. The linkage also includes pressure hoses that connect to the locomotive and operate their brakes.

Cargo

An enclosed cargo hold with a volume of 115m³ (8 dTons). Maximum load: 10,000 kg. The hold is accessed by sliding side doors.

Equipment

Running lights. Basic environment (the hull is weatherproof but is not sealed).

History / Background

A wagon designed to move bulk loads along railroad networks.

See also: Vehicles of the Distant Fringe

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