Factorio Train Tutorial - Absolute Basics

This is an entry-level tutorial designed to introduce new Factorio players to the train system, though seasoned players may learn a thing or two as well. The video is very long, so feel free to use the chapter headings below to skip to whichever point you feel you need help with.

This tutorial was made with Factorio 0.17, If there are any small updates in the future, check the pinned comment. If there are any large updates (I don't think there will be) I'll post another video.

If you have any questions, please leave a comment and I'll answer if I can. At the very least, I'll try and point you in the right direction. Any corrections or updates to the video will be posted in a pinned comment.

Enjoy!

Chapters:
Introduction - 0:00
Research - 1:01
Rail Placement - 4:44
Building a Train - 7:50
Fuel - 10:48
Wagons - 13:05
Manual Mode - 15:10
Train Stops - 17:10
Rail Signals - 19:54
Scheduling - 25:25
Loading and Unloading - 30:55
Rail Layouts - 34:53
Example: Crossing Rails - 36:37
Example 1-Way to 1-Way X-Junction - 41:39
Example: 2-Way to Bidirectional T-Junction - 44:35
Example: 2-Way to 2-Way T-Junction - 50:39
Example: 2-Way to 2-Way X-Junction - 57:08
Example: Roundabouts - 1:05:52
Example: Train Stacker - 1:11:43
Example: Station Multiplex - 1:21:16

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[MiniBetrayal]

Some quick notes that I should mention:

1: The example ended up getting cut, but you can load any fuel type into a locomotive with an inserter, similar to a cargo wagon.
2: I wasn't very clear about attaching the Train Stop to logistics or circuit networks. This allows you to use the "Circuit Condition" wait condition on the train, or send details about the train into the relevant network. My circuit network tutorial covers it in a little more detail, and the logistics network connection is pretty much the same.
3: While I mentioned it in the video, I have not included a link to blueprints this time. There are a few reasons, chief among them being that I don't feel any of the designs showcased in this video are worthy of sharing; this video is mostly about the process of designing a rail network that works, rather than making a good or pretty one. Also I forgot to make blueprints as I was going, so I'd have to go back and do it all again, which I don't want to do.

[omppusolttu]

Absolute basics: lasts for 86 minutes

*Welcome to Factorio*

[tobyday]

"It's my turn to pick the movie tonight."

[thewingedpotato]

1 hour, 30 minute tutorial
About "the basics"

Of ONE part of the game
As expected of Factorio

[badgamedevreacts]

Fundamentals of factorio trains: 30 minutes
Absolute basics of factorio trains: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Beginners guide to fractorio trains: 8 days
Intermediate guide to factorio trains: the rest of your life

[SolidAtom]

If only teachers in school were this organized and straightforward.

[aisir]

"defend a base with artillery turrets" ah, yes, best way of self defence, preemptive strike

[liamjones]

"chain signals in the way into and through a junction, and regular on the way out" why didn't any one else ever put it so simply. Thank you

[stillu]

It took me over a week. But I have finally finished watching this and am able to get a train to work. Thank you

[daanstrik]

Usually I despise video’s over an hour long, especially tutorials because they tend to have lots of stuttering, useless information or downtime.

This video however is chuck full of usefull information given in a clear and efficient matter.

Really well made and I hope you find great success with youtube in the future

[FitnessTipsUx]

Every “basics” factorio video on YouTube is like 40+ minutes. I feel like I’m getting my BA in this game

[fredflinstone]

Outstanding tutorial. Best explanation of train mechanics I’ve seen. Very well done and extremely useful. Thanks a bunch, really cleared things up for me.

[MatthewFraser]

This is really well done. You should do tutorials for a living.

[MrBlitzpunk]

43:35 that 5 second pause perfectly captured my confusion with all of this xD

[lionelpolanski]

Content knowledge, clearly explained with easy to follow examples, 1080/60 vid with an included index and pro-level vid transitions. This obviously took a bit of time to create. Thank you for making it and very well done! I recently started playing this game and it allowed me to completely understand train signals (I realize this video was made over two years ago, but there's no expiration on appreciation.)

[realNaniByte]

You know when you see something so well done, with so much effort and care put in, that it inspires you to live your life better? Well, this video inspired me. Pretentious sentence aside, this and your circuit tutorial a mega base essential watching. At 43:35 MiniBetrayal.exe has stopped working. 1:12:30 ha ha, yeah naive. Who would ever do that, am I right guys? Certainly not me. No, not ever.

[mudithjayasanka]

you have the best factorion tutorials out there!!! Keep up the amazing work

[lethauntic]

One of the best user made tutorials I've ever seen. I was just brushing up my knowledge, but having watched this a couple years back when I was initially really confused on how signals worked, it explained it all perfectly. Both the verbal and visual explanations we so good that I don't think anyone, after having seen this tutorial, will ever be unsure what to do. Bravo, MiniBetrayel!

[SurfingZerg]

after spending about 2k hours in this game, I still was able to make some im provements to my railway blueprint book thanks to this video

[overlooting]

Was looking to setup my own train system. Watched Nilaus’s tutorial and couldn’t understand anything. He’s great but I don’t think he understands it himself. This video cleared it up entirely! Thanks!