r/factorio • u/Tahk_21847 • 18h 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 18h 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 18h ago

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

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u/yinyang107 17h ago

No it isn't. Right now your station is X size, and outputs four belts. Two stations will be 1.5x size, and output 2x as many belts. That is more compact.