Snow affecting train speed

[Mokaki]

Curious about the snow speed during winter months when snow is active. Looks like the trains slow down to 6 kph, where 70 kph is norm during spring through fall. Is there a research item that allows the trains to move a little faster in snow? I could imagine 20-40 kph but 6 kph seems unrealistically slow. New to the game but loving it so far!

[Mokaki]

Sorry to bump, but looking for an answer. On another note, I've never noticed my trains losing sand. Is it meant for high inclines? I guess I'm cautiously sticking to flat terrain so that may be why.. Thanks!

[Empty1958]

I've have not seen anything that would have a positive effect on the speed in snow. A 90%+ drop in speed is a bit much. 70% seems more realistic for an average drop.
As for sand usage. It seems water most, then oil, then sand. It tops all three when it stops at a supply tower. I've never paid close attention because I have enough towers to keep the trains from running out of water.

[yanloup64]

Snow is a lazy implementation. It only cripples our trains and that's it ! No research nor game mechanics with for example tractive power to deal with it. A very disappointing game feature.

[Saulius]

Didn't have any problems with snow. I like this mechanic. It do teach you - what Whouses are for. With proper setup, I've been running far north pelt farm (less than 2 month without snow) non stop and growing 2 northest towns on Canadian map, no problems.
I do enjoy snow - it's nice challenge

[gardlt]

I like the snow too especially on 100-year Free Mode games. I doagree that the penalty is pretty severe.

It's amazing to compare this to trains only lose 1-2mph for running out of water. This could obviously be balanced better. :)

[Saulius]

I'll try to contact Adekyn - best RE youtuber - may be he could do nise guide of my save, how to fight snow. My English not good enough. Doubt somebody could understand my made guide :)

[Mokaki]

Thanks for the comments, everyone. I haven't been having problems with making money in the snow, I was just curious when I first bought the game. I'm from Winnipeg, so I like to start my Free Mode games with that being home base. Makes the start a bit slower but rewarding once I branch out a bit more. Looking forward to the German and Frence DLC!

[Adekyn]

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[yanloup64]

Hi Adekyn.
Love your vids !

[Adekyn]

Thanks. Glad you like them.

[coenvijge]

I see the snow like this: It blocks the line (by giving the trains a very low speed) for a certain period. So you have to use warehouses and/or accept that towns/rural industries in the north are 'out of use' in the winter.