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[Beneviento]

Breechloading cannon existed from the late 14th century according to wiki. I agree that our artillery will become more efficient with the introduction of shells, but I don't think the round rolling out one end of the cannon will be a big problem. For a small cannon like we're discussing, it will be possible to hold the ball and charge to keep them from rolling out the back fairly easily, and if it rolls out the front we have problems that have nothing to do with the cannon being breechloading.

[evilcherry]

Breechloading cannon existed from the late 14th century according to wiki. I agree that our artillery will become more efficient with the introduction of shells, but I don't think the round rolling out one end of the cannon will be a big problem. For a small cannon like we're discussing, it will be possible to hold the ball and charge to keep them from rolling out the back fairly easily, and if it rolls out the front we have problems that have nothing to do with the cannon being breechloading.

Early Breechloaders uses a metal "cup" to hold the charge and projectile. The cup is then wedged to press against the barrel and thus formed the breech.

The rate of fire is relatively rapid, much better than equivalent muzzleloaders. However, working pressure is much lower, so overall range and power is low.

[flazeo25]

SO what are we choosing for our design?

[evilcherry]

I think everyone wanted the railway?

[flazeo25]

I think everyone wanted the railway?

what type of railway.

[evilcherry]

I think everyone wanted the railway?

what type of railway.

Steam/cable powered?

[flazeo25]

I think everyone wanted the railway?

what type of railway.

Steam/cable powered?

so a steam loctomotive basically?

[tntey]

I think everyone wanted the railway?

what type of railway.

Steam/cable powered?

so a steam loctomotive basically?

Is it like a streetcar?

[flazeo25]

I think everyone wanted the railway?

what type of railway.

Steam/cable powered?

so a steam loctomotive basically?

Is it like a streetcar?

No it basically a train powered by steam, a streetcar is those trams found in cities for that travel between roads and is isnt used till 1880s

[evilcherry]

I think everyone wanted the railway?

what type of railway.

Steam/cable powered?

so a steam loctomotive basically?

I thought its the SF cable car?

Spoiler: Final proposal, if no one opposes this (click to show/hide)

The engineers of the monarchy noted the riches of the land, and lamented at the lack of means to transport them around. They decided to utilize the steam engine designs, and drawn inspiration from many funicular systems in the world, to make their own kind of "cartway". This cartway consists of smooth iron tracks, carts in the right gauge, and steam-powered funicular/cable loop sections installed in critical (i.e. high traffic or high incline) areas to pull carts along the cartway. In unpowered sections animal and human power is used. While its inefficient, its understood that the steel cartway will be an improvement as pushers and livestock tire slower.

[flazeo25]

SF cable car?

well if were going for transport type then here's my design idea, I pretty sure tracks come free with any thing using tracks.

Spoiler: AM-Choo (click to show/hide)

A twin engined steam locomotive, with small cast iron plating in front and back of locomotive, It carries variety of compartments for troop or resource transportation. It engines are composed of twin inclined direct-acting steam engines. It can be pushed by animals in case of engine failure.

[Zanzetkuken The Great]

well if were going for transport type then here's my design idea, I pretty sure tracks come free with any thing using tracks.

Required infrastructure would be built up over the turn before it is introduced, so that part (in this case, tracks) is effectively free.

[Snake1229]

SF cable car?

well if were going for transport type then here's my design idea, I pretty sure tracks come free with any thing using tracks.

Spoiler: AM-Choo (click to show/hide)

A twin engined steam locomotive, with small cast iron plating in front and back of locomotive, It carries variety of compartments for troop or resource transportation. It engines are composed of twin inclined direct-acting steam engines. It can be pushed by animals in case of engine failure.

[flazeo25]

Anyone else voting or giving design?

[Graknorke]

SF cable car?

well if were going for transport type then here's my design idea, I pretty sure tracks come free with any thing using tracks.

Spoiler: AM-Choo (click to show/hide)

A twin engined steam locomotive, with small cast iron plating in front and back of locomotive, It carries variety of compartments for troop or resource transportation. It engines are composed of twin inclined direct-acting steam engines. It can be pushed by animals in case of engine failure.

Like before, no, steam locomotives have the same issue as steam boats; too heavy. The reason we were talking about cable cars is because the engine doesn't have to carry its own weight.