Date: Thu, 24 Aug 1995 15:29:36 -0400
From: argtemp@pobox.upenn.edu
Subject: Steam engine stats
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Posted-Date: Thu, 24 Aug 1995 15:29:36 -0400

Ok folks! I finally got some stats out of my GM! Here are the basic stats
for the steam train we had the gun fight on. (also some explanations for
the non-tech oriented)


Vehicle type:  Camelback Heavy Freight Steam Locomotive
        -basically, a train with the cab over the middle of the boiler
instead        of in back, and catwalks running along each side of the
boiler, about 1' 1/2" wide.

Class: Articulated Triplex (48884T)
        -The train is articulated in the middle to allow it to take sharper
turns, and the numbers indicate the number of wheels and driver wheels,
with the last 4 drivers under the  fuel tender.

Scale: Walker
Hull:   3d Walker scale for the mechanical parts
        4d Character scale for the cab, coaches, etc.

Skills: Steam locomotive driving and repair
        2 people minimum needed to run it - engineer and fireman
        4 people is better

Maneuverability:  0

Weight: 794 Metric Tons
Length: 47 Meters

Max Speed:  fully loaded - 140kph
            engine only - 200kph

Weight Hauling Capacity:  10,000tons

Other info:

-For ramming through barricades, etc, use the vehicle combat specs (2nd Ed.?)

-If driver wheels destroyed, train will de-rail - treat it like a Walker
gone out of control

-If boiler is breached - treat it like a grenade detonation, with 5d walker
scale damage for the first 30 meters out, and decrease 1d for every 30-50
meters after that.  (Real engines have blown pieces of steel miles away!)


Well, there you have it. I'll put up info on the world itself later.  If
you want more specific info on the trains, info on any specific type of
train, diagrams, pictures, etc., Scott said he'd be happy to work them up
for you. Just drop me a line at <argtemp@pobox.upenn.edu>

Let me know what you think!

Angie