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Description
Cheap and small Steam Engine with low power and speed.
 Kirby Paul Tank Engine with Passenger and Mail carriages |
Statistics
| Cost | Running Cost | Speed | Power | Max. Tractive Effort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £8,203 ($16,462) | £820 ($1,640)/Period | 64 km/h (40 mph) | 304 hp (223 kW) | 13,944 kgf (30,740 lbf) |
| Rail Types | Weight | Life | Designed | Capacity |
| Railway | 47 t | 15 years | 1925 | N/A |
Gameplay
The Kirby Paul Tank is the first available train engine included with the Baseset for the Temperate Climate. Its low power makes it unfit for transporting heavy freight, only being able to pull a 3 tile long, fully loaded freight train before severely limiting its speed and acceleration. However, its low cost of purchase and operation, alongside with its low speed make it a viable choice for short Passenger and Mail lines with frequent stops.
When handling Passenger and Mail cars, the Kirby-Paul Tank can pull a train approximately 4 tiles long without hindering its speed, acceleration and climbing ability.
Trivia
- The Kirby Paul Tank is likely based on the GWR 5700 Class steam engines that ran across the UK on the first half of the 20th Century.
- Similar to its real life counterpart, the Kirby Paul Tank is ill fitted for transporting heavy freight, but it is able to transport passengers quite well.
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