About Cargo Train Manager
From Factorio Mod PortalManages cargo transport via train.
Overview
This mod allows to create train networks like those of the logistic bots with providers and requesters. The images above should give you some hints how the mod works.
Provider Station
A provider station consists of two stops: an ordinary train stop where the train is loaded and a cargo train manager stop where the goods are provided. Set the train to fully load on the loading stop and to an empty circuit condition on the cargo train manager stop.
Requester Station
A requester station has a cargo train manager stop, and one or more requester lamps. The requester lamps needs to be connected to the constant combinator that is part of the cargo train manager stop. Please have a look at the example image that shows an example wiring.
Train Networks
Per default all provider and requester are in the network "1". It might be useful to create different networks for different tasks.
Refuel
Trains are automatically sent to refuel stations when they run out of fuel. The refuel stop's name has to be "Refuel-2" to refuel trains that have 2 locomotives. The name and refuel limit is configurable in the mod settings.
Known Problems
- When a requester stop is removed while a train is inbound then the affected train
behaves somewhat strange for a short period of time.
- Copy/paste of stops and requester lamps does not copy the resource/network IDs. I am
still unsure if I like this or not.
Credits
The mod is heavily inspired by the Train Supply Manager mod by LordKTor. The idea of the indicator lamp comes from the Logistic Train Network mod by Optera.
FAQ
Mod Spotlight
Please have a look at the mod spotlight of xterminator about the Train Supply Manager if you want to know how this mod basically works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cZzD3pt6r8
Q: my train leaves the loading station empty
The loading station needs to have a normal train stop, not a Cargo Train Manager stop. The workflow is to load the train at the loading station and then have the train wait at a provider station (which then has to have a Cargo Train Manager stop).
Highlights
From source dataGame versions
Built for Factorio 1.1.
Footprint
Rated a light load on a server.
License
Published under MIT.
Cargo Train Manager on Nxeon
From our catalogue- One-click install
- Supported on Nxeon Factorio servers. We download it from Factorio Mod Portal, place it, and restart the server.
- Server side
- Required on the server
- Server load
- light
- Smallest plan we suggest
- Factorio — 2 GB (2 GB RAM). This follows our own load rating above, not a benchmark.
- Latest build
- 1.1.1, released 2021-05-07
Recent builds
| Build | Released | Game versions | Loaders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.1 | 2021-05-07 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 1.1.0 | 2021-05-02 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 1.0.9 | 2021-04-17 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 1.0.8 | 2021-04-13 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 1.0.6 | 2021-04-08 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 1.0.1 | 2020-12-22 | 1.1 | n/a |
Run Cargo Train Manager on a Factorio server
Pick a server or deploy a new one above; it is installed in one click.
What kind of mod it is
From the catalogVehicles & ships
Cars, boats, aircraft, ships and other things to drive or fly.
Runs on your server
From source side supportFactorio Mod Portal lists Cargo Train Manager as required on the server. Check its Factorio Mod Portal page to see whether players need it too.
Compatibility
- Game
- Factorio
- Runs on
- Serverrequired on the server
- Game versions
- 1.1
Verified at the source
- ✓Factorio Mod PortalOfficial listing, checked 2026-10-09Open ↗
- ✓AuthorStefanT, as published on Factorio Mod Portal
- ✓LicenseMITFree
