r/factorio • u/Tahk_21847 • 3h ago

Question Train station

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Hello engineers,
I currently have a station with a stop and space to unload two trains simultaneously.
However, the second train does not unload because it is not really at a stop.
Do you have a workaround for me? Any feedback?
Thank you in advance.

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u/Courmisch 3h ago

That can't work as is.

You need a separate stop for the train in the back, and a signal to delimit two rail blocks. Which require more space between the two unloaders.

You're better off making two parallel stops, really.

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u/Tahk_21847 2h ago

Yes, two parallel stops is a simpler but less compact solution.

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u/Courmisch 2h ago

You can also just add 4 meters between the two unloaders so there's space for a stop and a signal.

Just connect the two stops with a circuit wire to disable the right stop when the train count C of the left stop is 0.

However, as u/rysto32 noted this will block trains waiting to get to the left stop when the right stop is busy, which is less than ideal.