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STE3 "Kea" - Simple Steam Locomotive v1.1

The Kea is a small and easy-to-use steam engine, good for hauling freight or simply shunting cars. It's fairly fast by itself, and can haul a decent load too! Capable of making it most of the way to the arctic without having to stoke the firebox, the Kea should be ready for the new train routes coming with the Industrial Frontier DLC.

Might not be entirely accurate to how a real steam engine works, but it's about as close as I could manage from memory.

IF you're asking why it's not using proper steam train wheels, it's because it was built a week before the update with those came out, and I'd rather build a whole new engine using them instead of try to retrofit this one. And powered wheels are easier to work with.

Cost: $20,052 before fuel

Features:
- Easy start up
- Top speed of 45m/s unloaded
- Enough fuel and water to make it to the arctic and back multiple times
- Front and rear couplers
- Multiple gears for improved torque
- Radio track switcher
- Adjustable firebox temperature for faster starts or improved fuel efficiency
- Basic emergency equipment in-cab
- Option to dump coal from tender

How to start:
1. Turn on the "Air & Pumps" toggle to the left of the firebox
2. Press the ignition button in the firebox
Optional: Turn up firebox temperature for a faster start
3. Wait for the boiler to reach pressure. The whistle is on by default so you should hear when.
4. Turn off the Whistle on the roof
5. Release the brakes on the right wall
6. Increase throttle and you're off!

NOTE: You may need to edit the couplers for full compatibility with your rolling stock. No braking signals are sent by default. Tested to connect correctly with ASTR and FELT's wagons.

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[ASTR MCS] B-12u Base
[ASTR MCS] M-12u Coal Module
Skytech 8u/ISO Container Cargo
VEHICLE WAGON - FELT's collection
KARN K70-FR - All-Terrain Bush Fire Engine