Train Engineering & Plating

Train Upgrade ROI & Plating Guide

Evaluate Scrap investment efficiency for turbodiesel engines, spiked cowcatchers, roof turret mounts, and expanded fuel bunkers.

Engine Tier 4Must Have

Supercharged Turbodiesel Engine Mk.4

+45% Max Top Speed, -20% Fuel Consumption Rate

SCRAP COST2500
SPEED BOOST+45%
ADD WEIGHT+2.5 T
Armor Tier 3High ROI

Spiked Steel Cowcatcher & Plating

Absorbs 80% impact collision damage from horde blockades. Rams zombies without speed drop.

SCRAP COST1800
SPEED BOOST-5%
ADD WEIGHT+4 T
Weaponry Tier 2Must Have

Dual Roof Turret Mounts

Allows mounting 2 player-controlled or auto-turrets on train roof.

SCRAP COST1200
SPEED BOOST+0%
ADD WEIGHT+1.2 T
Utility Tier 2High ROI

High-Capacity Coal Bunker & Tank

Doubles train fuel capacity from 500 units to 1,000 units.

SCRAP COST900
SPEED BOOST-2%
ADD WEIGHT+1.5 T