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beachhead1985

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Re: Combat Train
« Reply #30 on: 15 July 2019, 19:22:46 »
Quote from: RifleMech on 14 July 2019, 21:31:09

Sounds good. Hadn't thought of using it for sweeping mines. Good idea.  :thumbsup:   It all still depends on the rails not being destroyed though. Right?

Indeed! But depending on the type of rails and their sophistication; basic anti-tamper systems built into the rails to alert you if a section is destroyed are very possible....or you have a power-in-the-rails system and you find out when your train shuts down...
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Re: Combat Train
« Reply #31 on: 16 July 2019, 06:28:05 »
Quote from: beachhead1985 on 15 July 2019, 19:22:46
Indeed! But depending on the type of rails and their sophistication; basic anti-tamper systems built into the rails to alert you if a section is destroyed are very possible....or you have a power-in-the-rails system and you find out when your train shuts down...

So you know where the track is broken but can still otherwise function. I would think the train would still want some AA defense since aircraft are a big threat.
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Re: Combat Train
« Reply #32 on: 16 July 2019, 09:11:18 »
Quote from: RifleMech on 16 July 2019, 06:28:05
So you know where the track is broken but can still otherwise function. I would think the train would still want some AA defense since aircraft are a big threat.

you're darn skippy, they would!
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Re: Combat Train
« Reply #33 on: 17 July 2019, 01:46:12 »
Flak ammo for everyone!
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Re: Combat Train
« Reply #34 on: 17 July 2019, 19:54:12 »
Which is why I prefer the canon RML-447 Nolan MagLev...

I built three new variants of the LevCar:

Since each LevCar can carry up to 200 tons, I've built the famed LT-MOB-50 Rail Long Tom.

( Cargo LevCar, just added the Mobil Long Tom as is and a standard Partisan AAA tank. 95+80= 175 tons with 13 tons cargo. )

Field Repair : Contains a Demolisher turret with a built-in lift hoist, paired backhoe buckets and a single AC/20 for " field modifications ".

VTOL Carrier: Same Cargo LevCar, just added 2 VTOL pads and a single 100 ton Vehicle bay. meaning a forward tank repair bay.

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Re: Combat Train
« Reply #35 on: 17 July 2019, 21:02:40 »
Quote from: truetanker on 17 July 2019, 19:54:12
Which is why I prefer the canon RML-447 Nolan MagLev...

I built three new variants of the LevCar:

Since each LevCar can carry up to 200 tons, I've built the famed LT-MOB-50 Rail Long Tom.

( Cargo LevCar, just added the Mobil Long Tom as is and a standard Partisan AAA tank. 95+80= 175 tons with 13 tons cargo. )

Field Repair : Contains a Demolisher turret with a built-in lift hoist, paired backhoe buckets and a single AC/20 for " field modifications ".

VTOL Carrier: Same Cargo LevCar, just added 2 VTOL pads and a single 100 ton Vehicle bay. meaning a forward tank repair bay.

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So the LongTom and Partisan are literally just carried as cargo? Nice historical paralelles there! I went and made a rail-mobile LongTom...They are hard to make legal!
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Re: Combat Train
« Reply #36 on: 17 July 2019, 22:01:19 »
Yep!

2 Sperry Browning MGs per side, LT gun mounted backwards, Partisan parked in front of the LT on the  trailer so it can swing freely, it's MGs are facing forward... the Nolan tractor is pushing the LevCar backwards... so it's MGs are facing in reverse.

Since Artillery is firing towards the rear while the Nolan is crawling back towards the lines... the angle is higher... so up and over. Also I can carry three (3) free Infantry Platoons to handle any track security.

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Re: Combat Train
« Reply #37 on: 18 July 2019, 09:41:49 »
Quote from: truetanker on 17 July 2019, 22:01:19
Yep!

2 Sperry Browning MGs per side, LT gun mounted backwards, Partisan parked in front of the LT on the  trailer so it can swing freely, it's MGs are facing forward... the Nolan tractor is pushing the LevCar backwards... so it's MGs are facing in reverse.

Since Artillery is firing towards the rear while the Nolan is crawling back towards the lines... the angle is higher... so up and over. Also I can carry three (3) free Infantry Platoons to handle any track security.

TT

3 for free, you say?
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Re: Combat Train
« Reply #38 on: 18 July 2019, 16:01:52 »
Each LevCar carries a Platoon, Tractor carries 2!

http://www.sarna.net/wiki/RML-447_Nolan
In addition to its weaponry, the engine carries two foot infantry platoons which can be used to provide security for the train.

http://www.sarna.net/wiki/RMC-3050_LevCar
All LevCars are designed with a bay for a foot infantry platoon.

Now I only used a LevCar and a Nolan tractor to run my LT-MOB-50 train.

3 for free!

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Re: Combat Train
« Reply #39 on: 18 July 2019, 17:35:14 »
Quote from: truetanker on 18 July 2019, 16:01:52
Each LevCar carries a Platoon, Tractor carries 2!

http://www.sarna.net/wiki/RML-447_Nolan
In addition to its weaponry, the engine carries two foot infantry platoons which can be used to provide security for the train.

http://www.sarna.net/wiki/RMC-3050_LevCar
All LevCars are designed with a bay for a foot infantry platoon.

Now I only used a LevCar and a Nolan tractor to run my LT-MOB-50 train.

3 for free!

TT

Cool! I never noticed the infantry before!
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And took their wages, and are dead.             And saved the sum of things for pay.
     
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