How to Make Curved Rails in Factorio

Curved rails are an essential component in designing efficient railway networks in the popular game, Factorio. In the latest version of the game, the process of constructing curved rails has changed.

Instead of crafting them as separate items, players now have the ability to curve and place rail tracks using the rail planner tool.

This guide will walk you through the steps to create curved rails using the rail planner in Factorio. But wait a moment! It's important to set up your Factorio server hosting before we move on!

Step 1: Craft Rails

Before you can start building curved rails, you need to craft regular straight rails. To create straight rails, you will need the following resources:

• Iron plates
  
• Steel plates
  
• Stone
  

By combining these materials using the appropriate crafting recipe, you can produce a sufficient number of straight rails for your railway construction needs.

Step 2: Obtain Rail Planner

To gain access to the rail planner tool, you must unlock certain rail-related technologies. Ensure that you have researched and acquired technologies such as "railway," "automated rail transportation," and "rail signals." Once you have unlocked these technologies, you will be able to obtain the rail planner.

Step 3: Use Rail Planner

With the rail planner tool in your possession, you are now ready to begin constructing curved rails. Follow these steps to use the rail
planner effectively:

1. Hover your cursor over an existing rail track in the game.
   
2. As you hover over the rail track, you will notice a green arrow displayed on it.
   
3. Left-click on the green arrow to initiate the rail building process.
   

Step 4: Drag and Place Rails

Once you have clicked on the green arrow, you can start moving your cursor to the desired location for the curved rail. As you move your cursor, the rail planner will draw a curved rail track that follows the path of your cursor. This allows you to create seamless and customized curved rails.

To place the curved rail, simply click again on the location where you want it to be placed. The rail planner will ensure that the curved rail aligns with the existing railway network appropriately.

Step 5: Adjust Curvature

If you wish to fine-tune the curvature of the rail track, you have the option to do so by using modifier keys while dragging the rail. By holding the Ctrl or Shift key while moving the cursor, you can change the mode of the rail planner and adjust the curvature of the rail track accordingly. This level of control allows you to create curved rails that fit perfectly within your railway system's layout.

FAQ

1. Hold the rail planner tool in your hand.
   
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2. Left-click on the green arrow to initiate the rail building process.
   
3. Move your cursor to the desired location for the curved rail.
   
4. Click again to place the curved rail in the chosen location.
   

Final Thoughts

The introduction of the rail planner tool in Factorio has revolutionized the process of constructing curved rails. By following these steps, you can effortlessly create curved rail tracks without the need for separate curved rail items. The rail planner offers unparalleled flexibility in designing intricate railway networks and ensures efficient placement of rails throughout your game world. Just remember to have an adequate supply of resources to craft regular rails, as they are essential for the rail planner to construct curved rails during the building process.