[RR] Noob question about processing

[Darth Fred]

I've noticed that when I take raw material to a station for processing, there are fewer cars of finished product when my trains pull out for their next stop.

For instance, 4 timber usually means two cars of paper. Should I be waiting for a full load at these processing stops, or is there an equation of some sort that I'm missing? (In the timber case 1/2 or .5 of the raw material) Is it the same for all raw material across the board or does this differ depending on the cargo?

I'm a little stumped because in my days of playing RT2 it was 1 for 1.

Thanks ahead of time.
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[Greybriar]

I do one of two things:

Use one train hauling raw materials --> change to 1/2 the number of cars of manufactured product --> delivery point --> repeat

OR​

Use two trains: One hauling raw materials --> drops them off --> goes back to pick up another load. Second train (which has been waiting for a full load of manufactured product) finishes loading --> travels on to deliver its load --> returns to await another full load.

I don't know which method is the best, but I normally use the first one.

Nor do I know if it's the same for all raw materials across the board or if it differs depending on the cargo. I *think* it's the same, but I wouldn't swear to it.

I hope this helps you out.

 

[Darth Fred]

I do one of two things:

Use one train hauling raw materials --> change to 1/2 the number of cars of manufactured product --> delivery point --> repeat

OR​

Use two trains: One hauling raw materials --> drops them off --> goes back to pick up another load. Second train (which has been waiting for a full load of manufactured product) finishes loading --> travels on to deliver its load --> returns to await another full load.

I don't know which method is the best, but I normally use the first one.

Nor do I know if it's the same for all raw materials across the board or if it differs depending on the cargo. I *think* it's the same, but I wouldn't swear to it.

I hope this helps you out.

I use the first method you mentioned pretty much religiously.

That's what I thought the equation was too (2 to 1), but was looking for some confirmation. And don't worry, I won't hold it against you if it isn't. It's good to know so that I don't have empty cars slowing down trains, which is why I felt this question was key.

Thanks again.
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[SuperSatan3]

I always had one train/line for raw materials, and a second one for delivering goods between two cities ; None of my trains ever had more than two stops. Having a lot of trains makes my maintenance costs sky high, but overall makes my railway more dynamic.