The Advanced Steam Project, ASP, was a Uvoanian Governmental Railways effort to remove a dependency on foreign oil imports for the railroads of Uvoan. Due to the countries vast, natural, coal reserves. Intended to visually mirror existing locomotive designs, the ASP was designed to be a revolution in steam-based engineering. Taking use of the fact coal is far cheaper than diesel fuel, the ASP-1000 is designed to be a unit capable of punching far above it's weight.

Designed in a cab-forward setup, a Belpaire firebox, and a 4-4-4-4 notation, the ASP is already a very unusual design. Having been created with a very unique addition for a steam locomotive, a central crank-shaft designed to synchronize operations between high and low-pressure cylinders. The usage of a Belpaire firebox also increases the steaming of the locomotive, allowing more steam to be available with smaller water and coal usage. Through the use of foreign-bought microprocessor technology, the engineer can control and monitor fire stoking, water usage, and allow multiple units to be run as one set, including diesel and other ASP units, through usage of an 8 notch throttle, all from the comfort of his own seat. This offers a huge advantage over conventional steam locomotives, by removing the Fireman from the setup, reducing labor costs. With a boiler pressure rated at 300 PSI (2068.43 KiloPascals), the ASP was designed to run at a maximum speed of 90 MPH (145 KPH), but at an average speed of 60-65 MPH (97-104 KPH). Since the steam is in a looped-condensing system, a turbine-driven fan was added to draught the fire, which, incidentally, eliminated the "chuffing" sound steam locomotives were know for.

Microchip processors are also used to control anti-wheelslip systems, for maximum low-speed tractive effort power. Known as "Controlled slip", this is a series of fast-acting electronically actuated cylinder drain cocks which provide instantaneous relief of cylinder pressure for control of undesirable wheel slip. Also used, is a kind of "Dynamic braking" is provided by counter-pressure brake principals, in which cylinders are used to provide engine braking, allowing for faster stops. With additional 'non-listed' bogies on the Support Unit, the ASP-1000 is also capable of touching off with the ease of a modern diesel.

The ASP-1000 is designed to be easy to maintain, despite being covered in a streamlined cowl. The cowl, designed to be easy to remove, and being fitted with pneumatic jacks, could be removed without the usage of a crane for repairs. Designed to be easy to repair aswell, the ASP-1000 offers modularization standard, which means that repairs are as easy as removing the cover, removing the damaged module, and then replacing it. For coal and water storage, an integrated 'Support Unit' is offered, which fits 4 'packets' of 24 tons of coal each, allowing for a total of about 4,360 miles, at maximum effort and power. Through usage of condensers, superheating, and a large water tank, water capacity is good for about 4,360 miles at maximum effort. This heavily cuts down on the need for water and coaling stations, and also allows the UGR more time to treat water to improve efficiency of it.

One of the major concerns of steam based power, pollution, is also countered through the usage of Electrostatic Precipitators. Electrostatic precipitators can remove more than 99% of particulates from the flue gas. The system works by creating an electrical field to create a charge on particles which are then attracted by collection plates. This means that this coal, is actually cleaner than most diesel fuels. To deal with ash handling, the system collects it into 7.5 ton bins, which can be emptied with water flushing, or removed and placed onto flatbeds for easy transport to proper facilities.

With a thermal efficiency of about 25-30%, an incredible increase over conventional steam based designs, the ASP-1000 puts it's slugging weight into the ring with many modern diesels, capable of laying down a tractive effort of nearly 175,000 LBs, it can also pull with the best of the best. With the locomotive itself coming in at 57 feet (17.4‬ Meters) long, and the supporting unit at 65 feet (19.8 Meters), the total length of the unit is ‭122‬ feet (37.2 Meters). Capable of navigating turns up to 20 degrees, it is also a fairly reliable unit for the UGR.

The ASP-1000 is the answer to many problems faced when foreign oil crisis, rising oil costs... Or when a railroad simply wants to step back into the golden age of railroading.

Where-as the ASP-1000 is intended for middle-weight duties... The ASP-2000 is a locomotive that will dig it's teeth into 5-6 mile long trains, and get them rolling. It's monstrous pulling ability is dampened by it's cost, however, and the extensive rebuilds that come with such a powerful, and expensive, unit.

Despite it's small stature, the SD-4 is a design that packs a hearty punch. It's mighty V-16 engine can propel this locomotive along at 75 MPH, with a full 100 cars of goods. It's austere nature also makes it possible to spend very little on it's repairs- Despite it's quite hefty up-front price tag. Alongside being a road engine, it can serve just as well within yards, with excellent vision afforded by it's two cabs. And, indeed, this function helps to cut down on turn-around times- Simply run the locomotive around a train, no turntable needed!

If you are looking for a sturdy locomotive, that will serve well, and for many years to come? Look no further than the SD-4.

Compared to the SD-4, the Standard Diesel 5 is a beast of a locomotive. This thing will gladly take any train you tell it to, with ease. With twice the pulling power, and a much greater range, this locomotive will waltz over your rail-network with the ease of a reliable beast. However, this does come with increased costs- A much closer eye for repairs, and a far heftier cost to purchase... Yet if you are looking to move freight about? Look no further, unless you want speed.

If you are in the need of a freight hauler? Buy the SD-5!

The standard troop-car is heavily armored aswell- Stick this onto any train for a good, secure, car. It can move up to 75 soldiers at once- And sleep all of them comfortably. It comes with on-board filtration, and cooking facilities. It has rifle slits that soldiers can open and fire out of to defend themselves- Along with other additions, including ERA additions. (Not pictured above)

Pick your armor, than your defensive armament- Cost includes general furnishing, including sleeping accommodations, and communications arrays.

Armor

Car-Mounted Defensive Weapons

Of course, there are hundreds of varieties of guncars- This includes missile systems, RADAR, conventional weapons, AAA, and so many other options- So don't be afraid to experiment! We will attempt to work with whatever order you give us, as long as you can pay!

Armor

Car-Mounted Defensive Weapons, Machine Guns

Car-Mounted Defensive Weapons, Primary Guns

The Guncar, MK-48 is armed with 2x Dual-Barreled 5" turrets, outfitted for your autoloading and dual-purpose needs. For defense, soldiers inside can also open up the gun-slits, and use their own carried weapons to fire outside. It also has four pintle mounted 12.7x107 MMs- One per gun. Equipped with some of the most advanced radar and detection equipment, you don't want to get on the wrong side of this gun-car!

The standard troop-car is heavily armored aswell- Stick this onto any train for a good, secure, car. It can move up to 75 soldiers at once- And sleep all of them comfortably. It comes with on-board filtration, and cooking facilities. It has rifle slits that soldiers can open and fire out of to defend themselves- Along with other additions, including ERA additions. (Not pictured above)

Meet a neccesary aspect for any armored train- An anti-aircraft car. Armed with either 2x Quad 40MM bofors, or 2x Quad 14.5 Machineguns, you don't want to end up on the wrongside of some of these guns.

The City class of armored train is intended to be hidden inside tunnels, warehouses, old-rip tracks, and anywhere else you can stuff 15 cars worth of armored train. Why? Because these mobile trains, form one of the cores of uvoans 'responsive anti-air defense'.

The Hurricane class of armored train is a more conventional 'battle-line' train. Intended to provide fast, mobile, and very capable, fire support, it is parallel to most heavy cruisers in terms of sheer firepower.

The Spitfire is any infantry commanders worst nightmare. A roaming behemoth of a train, with far too many heavy machine guns, it can slice apart anything less than a tank that gets caught in it's line of fire.

The Iron class of Armored Train is a mixed use one. Capable of fullfilling nearly any role, it's a good standard use armored train for the Uvoanian Rail Batallions.