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All motorized rail vehicles in Derail Valley are named according to a particular naming convention, such as DE2-260, S282-730B and such. These names consist of different designations grouped together, respectively: | All {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|motorized rail vehicles}} in Derail Valley are named according to a particular naming convention, such as DE2-260, S282-730B and such. These names consist of different designations grouped together, respectively: | ||
<!--T:2-- | ==== 1. Powertrain Type ==== <!--T:2--> | ||
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Represented by abbreviation of the powertrain type, as follows: | Represented by abbreviation of the {{pll|Powertrains Overview|powertrain type}}, as follows: | ||
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DM – Diesel-Mechanical<br/>DH – Diesel-Hydraulic<br/>DE – Diesel-Electric<br/>BE – Battery-Electric<br/>WE – Wire-Electric<br/>S – Steam | DM – {{pll|Mechanical Transmission|Diesel-Mechanical}}<br/>DH – {{pll|Hydraulic Transmission|Diesel-Hydraulic}}<br/>DE – {{pll|Traction Motors|Diesel-Electric}}<br/>BE – {{pll|Electric Powersource|Battery-Electric}}<br/>WE – {{pll|Electric Powersource|Wire-Electric|Wire-Electric}}<br/>S – {{pll|Steam Overview|Steam}} | ||
<!--T:5-- | ==== 2. Wheel Arrangement ==== <!--T:5--> | ||
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On diesel and electric vehicles, wheel arrangement is represented by the number of powered axles. Unpowered axles are not taken into account. | On {{pll|Internal Combustion Engine|diesel}} and {{pll|Electric Powersource|electric}} vehicles, wheel arrangement is represented by the number of powered {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|axles}}. Unpowered axles are not taken into account. On {{pll|Steam Overview|steam locomotives}}, wheel arrangement is represented by the number of leading unpowered wheels, the number of driving wheels, and finally the number of trailing unpowered wheels (aka Whyte notation, but with hyphens omitted). | ||
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Represented by letters P, F or U. P if the vehicle can carry passengers aboard any of the coupled units, F if the vehicle can carry freight, and U if the vehicle can carry utility objects, such as vehicle parts. | Represented by letters P, F or U. P if the vehicle can carry passengers aboard any of the coupled units, F if the vehicle can carry {{pll|Order Types Overview|freight}}, and U if the vehicle can carry {{pll|Utility Vehicles|utility}} objects, such as {{pll|Train Parts Overview|vehicle parts}}. | ||
<!--T:10-- | ==== 4. Dash ==== <!--T:10--> | ||
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The dash separates the vehicle type from the specific model designation. | The dash separates the vehicle type from the specific model designation. | ||
<!--T:12-- | ==== 5. Load Rating ==== <!--T:12--> | ||
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Represented by a single digit ranged 0-9, with 0 being a draisine, 1 being a | Represented by a single digit ranged 0-9, with 0 being a {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|draisine}}, 1 being a {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|railcar}}, and 2-9 being a {{pll|Vehicle Catalog Overview|haul-capable}} vehicle with increasing capacity. | ||
<!--T:14-- | ==== 6. Production Decade ==== <!--T:14--> | ||
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Represented by a single digit ranged 0-9, with 0 representing the start of production being in the 1900s or earlier, 1 being 1910s, 2 being 1920s and so on, until the 1990s. | Represented by a single digit ranged 0-9, with 0 representing the start of production being in the 1900s or earlier, 1 being 1910s, 2 being 1920s and so on, until the 1990s. | ||
<!--T:16-- | ==== 7. Instance Number ==== <!--T:16--> | ||
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Represented by a single digit ranged 0-9. The first vehicle of this type is designated 0, and the others follow in chronological order of their addition to the fleet, if any. | Represented by a single digit ranged 0-9. The first vehicle of this type is designated 0, and the others follow in chronological order of their addition to the fleet, if any. | ||
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Represented by letters ranged A-H, starting from the frontmost, and only if there is more than one. Represented by letter S, if it is an optional slug unit. | Represented by letters ranged A-H, starting from the frontmost, and only if there is more than one. Represented by letter S, if it is an optional {{pll|Slug|slug unit}}. | ||
<!--T:20--> | ==== Some Examples ==== <!--T:20--> | ||
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<b>S060-440</b> – A medium-powered 1940s steam locomotive with six driving wheels. | * <b>S060-440</b> – A medium-powered 1940s {{pll|Steam Overview|steam locomotive}} with six driving wheels. | ||
* <b>S282-730B</b> – Second unit (in this case, {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|tender}}) of a high-powered 1930s {{pll|Multiple-Unit|multiple-unit}} combination {{pll|Steam Overview|steam locomotive}} with two leading wheels, eight driving wheels, and two trailing wheels. | |||
* <b>DM1P-150</b> – A non-hauling 1950s {{pll|Mechanical Transmission|diesel-mechanical}} vehicle with one powered axle designed to carry passengers. | |||
<b>S282-730B</b> – Second unit (in this case, tender) of a high-powered 1930s multiple-unit combination steam locomotive with two leading wheels, eight driving wheels, and two trailing wheels. | * <b>WE2P-380A</b> – First unit of a barely-hauling 1980s {{pll|Multiple-Unit|multiple-unit}} {{pll|Electric Powersource|electric vehicle}} designed to carry passengers. | ||
<b>DM1P-150</b> – A non-hauling 1950s diesel-mechanical vehicle with one powered axle designed to carry passengers. | |||
<b>WE2P-380A</b> – First unit of a barely-hauling 1980s multiple-unit electric vehicle designed to carry passengers. | |||
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Latest revision as of 14:39, 10 March 2025
All motorized rail vehicles in Derail Valley are named according to a particular naming convention, such as DE2-260, S282-730B and such. These names consist of different designations grouped together, respectively:
1. Powertrain Type
Represented by abbreviation of the powertrain type, as follows:
DM – Diesel-Mechanical
DH – Diesel-Hydraulic
DE – Diesel-Electric
BE – Battery-Electric
WE – Wire-Electric
S – Steam
2. Wheel Arrangement
On diesel and electric vehicles, wheel arrangement is represented by the number of powered axles. Unpowered axles are not taken into account. On steam locomotives, wheel arrangement is represented by the number of leading unpowered wheels, the number of driving wheels, and finally the number of trailing unpowered wheels (aka Whyte notation, but with hyphens omitted).
3. Capacity
Represented by letters P, F or U. P if the vehicle can carry passengers aboard any of the coupled units, F if the vehicle can carry freight, and U if the vehicle can carry utility objects, such as vehicle parts.
4. Dash
The dash separates the vehicle type from the specific model designation.
5. Load Rating
Represented by a single digit ranged 0-9, with 0 being a draisine, 1 being a railcar, and 2-9 being a haul-capable vehicle with increasing capacity.
6. Production Decade
Represented by a single digit ranged 0-9, with 0 representing the start of production being in the 1900s or earlier, 1 being 1910s, 2 being 1920s and so on, until the 1990s.
7. Instance Number
Represented by a single digit ranged 0-9. The first vehicle of this type is designated 0, and the others follow in chronological order of their addition to the fleet, if any.
8. Unit Designation
Represented by letters ranged A-H, starting from the frontmost, and only if there is more than one. Represented by letter S, if it is an optional slug unit.
Some Examples
- S060-440 – A medium-powered 1940s steam locomotive with six driving wheels.
- S282-730B – Second unit (in this case, tender) of a high-powered 1930s multiple-unit combination steam locomotive with two leading wheels, eight driving wheels, and two trailing wheels.
- DM1P-150 – A non-hauling 1950s diesel-mechanical vehicle with one powered axle designed to carry passengers.
- WE2P-380A – First unit of a barely-hauling 1980s multiple-unit electric vehicle designed to carry passengers.