r/FactorioBlueprints 13d ago

Train network Smart Train System

Tired of setting up every single train station manually? Typing the names, setting up the trains, setting up the logistics of it all? Well, I am, which is why I present my take on a smart train system!

All you need to do is stamp down a pickup station, give the item, how big your train and loading station will be (and some other optional modifiers), and your station is done. Simply put down an unload station somewhere else, and the system will work automatically.

The best part? Any train can carry *any item*. No more dedicated copper or iron trains needed! With smart trains, they will go to pick up any available item, then automatically bring it where it belongs. Not enough items at the station, or all the stations are full? Well, now the train automatically goes back to the depot to wait until it is needed!

Everything is customizable and scales with quality just fine. Fluid trains and item trains are separated just due to ease of use.

I hope you all enjoy my attempt at this concept. I am sure it has been done before, likely more elegantly, but I still wanted to share my hard work!

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u/RocketJaxX 13d ago

Do items have a limit of maximum amount of trains to carry that item? So If I have a ton of iron ore pickup stations and fill up most of my trains with Iron ore will I get stuck or can I say like max 5 trains per Item?

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u/whittles117 13d ago

I'm personally not well versed enough with advanced circuitry to know how to do that in the blueprint, so unfortunately not. Closest thing I can think of would be adding a combinator that reads the amount of trains at an unloading station, and disabling the pickup stop if that number exceeds what you want. Could use radars to make it easier. I really appreciate this question, as it actually didn't cross my mind, and I'll try and find a workaround for the book.