ground vehicles

RAILWAY WORKER CLASS STEAM LOCOMOTIVE

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The Railway Worker locomotive flaunts its brutal simplicity. Its body is made of bare, riveted iron plates, on which the sooty, spotted rust marks tell the story of decades of work. At the front, a huge, funnel-shaped cast-iron chimney stares into the sky, from which black, coal-smelling smoke continuously billows. On its sides, huge, oil-polished gears turn without protection – metal creaks on metal with every turn. The driver's cab is open, protected only by a thin tin roof, the drivers grip the worn brass handles in thick leather gloves. The passenger cars are crowded with wooden benches, the windows are simple glass panels without wooden frames. In every taste, it is the pride of the working class, reliability and raw functionality.

Sounds: Deep, hoarse whistle, rumbling of boilers, hissing of valves.

MOONLIGHT EXPRESS LUXURY TRAIN

The Moonlight Express is like a moving palace on rails. Its streamlined nose is covered in a dark blue lacquer finish, hand-painted with silver star patterns. The sides of the locomotive are decorated with embossed brass bands depicting the phases of the moon. Polished protective covers extend over the wheels, protecting passengers from soot. The windows of the carriages are made of cut stained glass - at night a golden light filters through them from the inside. A crystal chandelier hangs between the velvet-upholstered armchairs in the passenger compartment, which tinkles softly as the carriages rock. A pianist plays in the dining car, while the walls are decorated with mahogany paneling and bronze sconces. The boiler uses premium anthracite - the chimney emits only a faint, whitish vapor.

Sounds: Soft whisper of steam, crystal chime, piano melody.

CLICKING BOWL STEAM CAR

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The Bowl looks like someone has built a boiler under an old horse-drawn carriage. Its huge, spoked wooden wheels are reinforced with iron tires, but the tires are worn and ringed. At the back, a standing, cylindrical boiler rises, which is filled with flat brass valves - each of which hisses occasionally. The seat of the carriage is bare wood, without leather padding, and in front of it are two vertical levers: this is the steering. The left lever turns, the right lever brakes. A single oil lamp blinks on the front axle - this is the "headlight". Pipes wind around the boiler like some crazy statue, and small streaks of steam escape from each pipe connection. The whole machine is protected by a worn canvas roof, which has been patched several times.

Sounds: Clicking, hissing, wheel screeching, occasional ominous whistling.

STEAM KNIGHT MK-II MODERN STEAM CAR

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The Steam Knight is now a real car: with its closed passenger compartment and elegant lines, it far surpasses the ancient Ketők. Its body is made of dark green enameled metal, and a convex copper radiator grille adorns the front – although a steam engine does not need cooling, it is still a status symbol. The boiler is now hidden by a casing, only the upper chimney opening and a few copper safety valves reveal what drives it. Four wheels run on solid rubber tires – luxury! The passenger compartment has leather upholstery, nickel-plated door handles, and most importantly: a real steering wheel. Manometers on the dashboard show the steam pressure, and a glass cylinder shows the water level. The front lights are powered by acetylene gas, giving a bluish-white light at night. Decorative horns hang on the sides – horns cast from brass.

Sounds: Steady steam pulsation, honking, tires screeching on pavement.

PHANTOM ELECTRIC SPORTS CAR

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The Phantom is not of this world. Its low, slender body is made of polished aluminum, as smooth as mercury. It has no chimney, no steam pipe – instead, on its side, you can see two glazed openings in which bluish-white electric coils vibrate in a pulsating rhythm. When the car moves, these coils almost dance and emit a faint ozone-pungent smell. Near the wheels, miniature lightning zigzags across the metal parts of the suspension. The cockpit is narrow, with two leather-covered seats, the dashboard is made of vinyl and copper – analog indicators on it indicate the charge of the cell and the voltage. There is no engine rumble – just a low, high-frequency hum. In the rain, the body throws out tiny sparks. At night, even when stationary, it glows faintly blue.

Sounds: Quiet humming, sparking, hissing ozone smell.