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* It operates on [[train]] networks. | * It operates on [[train]] networks. | ||
* It is an element of [[infrastructure]]. | * It is an element of [[infrastructure]]. | ||
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== Description ([[Specifications]]) == | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == | ||
Light rail networks frequently serve large [[urb]]s, metropolises, and dense urban areas. Since they focus on lighter intercity urban traffic, they can be built with less robust tracks, locomotives, and passenger wagons, significantly saving costs and materials compared to their larger, industrial freight carrying cousins. | Light rail networks frequently serve large [[urb]]s, metropolises, and dense urban areas. Since they focus on lighter intercity urban traffic, they can be built with less robust tracks, locomotives, and passenger wagons, significantly saving costs and materials compared to their larger, industrial freight carrying cousins. | ||
Revision as of 23:12, 17 July 2019
A Light Rail Locomotive is used for mass transit of passengers and/or cargo.
- It is a type of civilian vehicle, a train, and a groundcraft.
- They have a large number of nicknames including trolleys, cable cars, people movers, trams, metros, and numerous others.
- Their underground cousin is the Subway Train.
- It operates on train networks.
- It is an element of infrastructure.
Description (Specifications)
Light rail networks frequently serve large urbs, metropolises, and dense urban areas. Since they focus on lighter intercity urban traffic, they can be built with less robust tracks, locomotives, and passenger wagons, significantly saving costs and materials compared to their larger, industrial freight carrying cousins.
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Expected Train Development Sequence
MACRO LEVEL: TL:1-9:
- Network Type: Land Train → Railroad Train → Monorail Train → Funicular Train → Subway Train → Atmospheric Train → Hover Train → Maglev Train → Sky Train
- Motive Power: Steam Locomotive → Cog Locomotive → Light Rail Locomotive → Internal Combustion Locomotive → Diesel Locomotive → Electric Locomotive → High Speed Locomotive
MACRO LEVEL: TL:10-18
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- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus Adie Alegoric Stewart of the IISS
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science