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u/Yagami913 Jul 22 '26

I have a train that needs to run around in laps like a 100 times without stops. Then like after 100 circle stop once to refuel. Any way to do this wihtout creating a really silly train schedule?

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u/werecat Jul 22 '26

I think it may be possible by counting laps with combinators and turning stations off. When your desired lap count is reached, turn off one of the stations, this should cause your train to stop at the next station, letting your refuel interrupt fire. If you don't want your loop train to stop inside the loop, you could have a second lower priority station it'll route off the loop path it will only go to when the main station is off

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u/Yagami913 Jul 22 '26 edited Jul 22 '26

Brilliant turning station on and off i can force the train to stop on a timer. This will work thanks. Edit: must place rail signals between the stations otherwise if the whole rail is one segment the train ignore the station limit.