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FACTORIO / LOGISTICS

Cargo wagon

Carries items over the rail network for medium and long distance supply chains.

Original Volpedia referenceReviewed 2026-10-27Quick reference · noindexBASE / CORE SYSTEM
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Practical advice: Use station naming and train limits to manage multiple mining outposts.
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How it works

Carries items over the rail network for medium and long distance supply chains.

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Practical advice

Use station naming and train limits to manage multiple mining outposts.

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Mistakes to avoid

Building a rail route that can reach an outpost but lacks a valid loading setup.

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