About Slow and Steady
From Factorio Mod PortalEmbrace the Journey, Not Just the Destination, Rediscover the joy of railroading in Factorio with Slow and Steady. This mod transforms your train experience, focusing on realism and immersion, Locomotives Now heavier, more powerful, and resilient, but with a more realistic top speed that emphasizes the journey over rapid transportation.
Slow and Steady ==================== Embrace the Journey, Not Just the Destination
Mod Overview
Slow and Steady is a Factorio mod designed to revolutionize your rail experience, shifting the focus from rapid transportation to a more realistic, relaxed, and immersive journey.
Key Features
- Reduced Top Speeds: Trains now travel at more realistic velocities, allowing you to appreciate the scenery and manage your rail network with ease.
- Increased Locomotive Weight, and Health: Enhanced locomotive attributes for a more authentic experience.
- Upgraded Cargo and Fluid Wagon Capacities: Increased weight and capacity for more efficient resource transportation.
- Improved Overall Realism: Tweaked settings to create a more believable rail experience.
Philosophy
- Savor the Journey: Slow and Steady encourages you to focus on the process, not just the end goal. Enjoy the ride, manage your trains, and optimize your rail network.
- Enhanced Gameplay Experience: By slowing down the pace, you'll have more time to:
+ Appreciate your factory's growth + Optimize train routes and schedules + Respond to challenges and opportunities
Compatibility
- Factorio Version: Compatible with Factorio 2.0 (please check for updates)
- Dependencies: None (standalone mod)
Feedback and Support
- Issues or Suggestions: Please report on the Mod Portal or GitHub.
- Stay Updated: Follow the mod's development and news on GitHub.
Highlights
From source dataGame versions
Built for Factorio 2.0.
Footprint
Rated a light load on a server.
License
Published under MIT.
Slow and Steady 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
- 2.0.2, released 2024-11-04
Recent builds
| Build | Released | Game versions | Loaders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0.2 | 2024-11-04 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 2.0.1 | 2024-11-04 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 2.0.0 | 2024-11-04 | 2.0 | n/a |
Run Slow and Steady 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 Slow and Steady 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
- 2.0
Verified at the source
- ✓Factorio Mod PortalOfficial listing, checked 2026-10-09Open ↗
- ✓Authordarkstorm2150, as published on Factorio Mod Portal
- ✓LicenseMITFree
