Dead Rails Logistics Suite
Train Fuel & Boiler Consumption Calculator
Never run out of steam mid-route. Use our real-time physics calculator to estimate exact fuel reserves, optimal cruising speeds, and mandatory refuel stops between Outpost stations.
Train Fuel & Distance Calculator
Simulate coal/oil consumption based on cargo load, armor weight & boiler speed.
Route Distance:100 km
Target Speed:60 km/h
Cargo Weight:10 Tons
Engine Tier Level:Mk.2 Turbodiesel
Total Fuel Needed248Fuel Units (2.48/km)
Oil Drums / Coal3 DrumsOr 10 Coal Stacks
Est. Travel Time100 mins0 Refuel Stop(s)
How Fuel Consumption Works in Dead Rails
Speed Exponential Curve
Fuel burn increases exponentially above 60 km/h. Cruising at 50-60 km/h yields maximum distance per fuel unit.
Armor Weight Penalty
Reinforced Steel Armor adds +4.0 tons of drag. Every ton increases fuel consumption by 4%.
Engine Efficiency
Upgrading from Engine Mk.1 to Mk.4 reduces fuel consumption per km by 36%, paying for itself within 2 station runs.