Need Tools...

[Winewolf]

I have a town that requires tools. I am delivering loads and loads of wood to a lumber yard. The lumber yard is delivering loads and loads of lumber to the tools factory. However, the tools factory is not producing anything. I thought the problem might be the wrong type of train car. However, I am using boxcars from the tools factory and it says boxcars do deliver tools.

What could be my problem?

[𝓕𝔁]

A screenshot or two might help people to spot a potential issue. Are the tools being delivered to the catchment areas that require them?

[Winewolf]

No, tools are not being delivered. That is the problem. The train never picks up any tools from the tools factory even though the lumber yard is sending lumber to the tools factory.

[ArtieFarties]

Possibly wrong container wagon for onward delivery?

[ArtieFarties]

and...where train is "supposed" to drop them off is it within the tools catchment area or do you need further road depot to complete the line?

[𝓕𝔁]

Originally posted by Winewolf:

No, tools are not being delivered. That is the problem. The train never picks up any tools from the tools factory even though the lumber yard is sending lumber to the tools factory.

No I get that, but if there's nowhere for them to be delivered to (as in, buildings requiring them in the city are not in the drop-off catchment area) then they won't be produced, instead just discarded after using your resources.

What does it show on the tools factory window for "Shipment"
This field usually shows the demand for the goods being produced, if it doesn't match the demand you expect (from cities) then its a catchment area issue or wrong vehicles at the end of the chain.

[Winewolf]

The tools drop-off station is in the middle of tools icons. Lots of demand there.

The boxcar is supposed to carry tools. That is what I'm using.

Sorry, if I am not making sense.

[Autocoach]

Click on the station in town , do the buildings nearby highlight white ?

[Winewolf]

Yes they do.... They have tools icons on them too.

[Winewolf]

Btw, the tools factory shows 100% production and 0% shipment.

[Autocoach]

Share the save game (via dropbox or the workshop) or post a few screenshots

[Winewolf]

Autocoach, I would love to, but don't know how. lol

Sorry. It's no big deal. I'll just start a new game and ignore tool making. I just play to waste time anyway.

[Autocoach]

FWIW, when you load a save there is a share button .

[grapplehoeker]

Originally posted by Autocoach:

Click on the station in town , do the buildings nearby highlight white ?

Originally posted by Winewolf:

The tools drop-off station is in the middle of tools icons. Lots of demand there.

The boxcar is supposed to carry tools. That is what I'm using.

Sorry, if I am not making sense.

Right and the station in the city is not delivering the tools to the consumers in the city.
Now build a Truck cargo station near to the station and another in the centre of the catchment area for cargo. Upgrade both to hold enough of the cargo when it arrives. Set up a truck line with enough trucks to deliver the tools.
As soon as you've done that, the tools factory will start chugging out tools ;)

[Winewolf]

Originally posted by grapplehoeker:

Originally posted by Autocoach:

Click on the station in town , do the buildings nearby highlight white ?

Originally posted by Winewolf:

The tools drop-off station is in the middle of tools icons. Lots of demand there.

The boxcar is supposed to carry tools. That is what I'm using.

Sorry, if I am not making sense.

Right and the station in the city is not delivering the tools to the consumers in the city.
Now build a Truck cargo station near to the station and another in the centre of the catchment area for cargo. Upgrade both to hold enough of the cargo when it arrives. Set up a truck line with enough trucks to deliver the tools.
As soon as you've done that, the tools factory will start chugging out tools ;)

I have not had to do this with any other cargo. With all others, my cargo stations that are within the catchment areas they receive whatever goods they require.

[grapplehoeker]

Originally posted by Winewolf:

I have not had to do this with any other cargo. With all others, my cargo stations that are within the catchment areas they receive whatever goods they require.

Relying on a cargo terminus as the delivery method isn't guaranteed and isn't efficient in the long run, since as the city grows, the catchment area may not reach all of the consumers.
A cargo truck delivery from the station to the consumers is guaranteed and is easy to modify the line as the city grows to ensure all demands are met.