Community:Synchorus/Steam Era

Steam Era (formerly called Steam Age) is a British-based railway game created by  and his staff team. Based in the 1950s and 1960s, the game revolves around driving various trains and other vehicles through an immersive map.

Trains
Players can drive various trains around the game's map. Passenger trains can be spawned in the Mainline Sheds. Freight trains can be spawned in the Freight Yards. Three trains are mixed traffic and can be spawned in both the Mainline Sheds and Freight Yards. Gamepass and Fan Club-exclusive trains can be spawned at the Special Trains spawn.

Mainline Sheds (Passenger Trains)
There are two Mainline Sheds. Number 1 is by Bargate and Number 2 is by Thornhead. You can also spawn passenger trains at Dermont, and Kensbury.

Freight Yards (Freight Trains)
There are three Freight Yards. Number 1 is by Wilbury, Number 2 is by Lesfield Central, and Number 3 is by Wooton.

Special Complex (Gamepass and Fan Club Exclusive Trains)
"At the 'Special' complex, you can spawn either fan club exclusive locomotives or gamepass locomotives... Our vision on these trains is that they shouldn't be seen absolutely everywhere, which is why may some appear pricey. Thank you for understanding."

-Sign at Special Complex

The Special Complex is by Wooton.

Fan Club Exclusive engines are currently only spawnable at the Mainline Sheds and are only drivable by Steam Age Fan Club members.

Buses
Bus shed is by Holsbury. The operating company, Holsbury Corporation Transport (HCT), is fictional.

Trams
Tram terminal is in Lesfield City.

Places
Steam Age has 17 stations, three Industries, and two yards.

Stations
Most stations can be reached by any type of train. Two stations are accessible by bus only, and one station is accessible by tram and bus only.

Industries and Yards
Industries and yards are special places only accessible by freight trains.

Special Events
Steam Age has special events that occur for celebrations and anniversaries (or, in one case, for jokes).

April Fools Events
Starting on April 1, 2019, the game became known as Steam Ache. Joke trains were added (Thomas, Super Pug (later Smokey Joe), etc.), and the tracks and map were altered for goofs (loops, mines on the rails, extremely vibrant colors, etc.). The game amassed more visits than before and after April 3, when the game was reverted to Steam Age, people begged for the game and its content to return. The event has become like a tradition, with every April 1 introducing a map filled with wacky features.


 * Steam Ache (2019): lasted from April 1 to April 3.
 * Steam RAGE (2020): lasted all of April.
 * Steam Eurgh (2021): lasted from April 1 to April 8.

Golden Spike 75th Anniversary
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Golden Spike and the completion of the US Transcontinental Railroad, two 1860/70s American locomotives created by RedTrain made a debut in Steam Age for the anniversary weekend.

Winter
Starting December 5, 2019, a winter-themed map was created. This update changes the map, including the addition of falling snow, fog, heavy clouds, and snow-covered ground. It is also not uncommon for new trains to be added during this time. Since 2019, all winters have had this chilly update.

Staff Team
Although Steam Age was created by Synchorus, the staff team has put in a lot of effort and content to make the game fun and diverse.

Developers

 * Synchorus · modeler and lead developer of Steam Age.
 * NWSpacek · map developer · modeler · scripter.
 * yrrebRBLX · map developer · modeler.
 * MobiusEagle · map developer.
 * dr01d3k4 · map developer · scripter.

Contributors

 * Jiskpirate · modeler.
 * B12
 * JohnDrinkin · modeler.
 * S160
 * 5AT
 * MuricanDoge · modeler.
 * U1
 * RedTrain · modeler.
 * 14xx
 * Supersnel11 · modeler.
 * Ivatt Class 2
 * 540 Class
 * Peppercorn A1
 * B1
 * 3F "Jinty"
 * Class 20 (x2)
 * V4

Upcoming Content
This section will often be edited. All officially added engines will be removed from this list. This list is based on teasers in the Steam Age Discord.

Trivia

 * The game has been favorited over 65K times.
 * Despite the Roblox stats about Steam Age being created in 2011, the game was actually created in July 2016.
 * The map has gone through multiple phases in its existence.
 * The trains used to have a lot more livery options (LNER Green for A4s, BR Blue for Castles, etc.) and simple cylinders for wheels. These features were removed after improved wheels, spokes, valve gear, and flanges were introduced to the engines. Certain engines still retain livery options, but not as many.
 * Crashes used to be enabled for Steam Age, but was removed from the game after many complaints and trolling.
 * There are three Easter eggs in Steam Age's map, can you find them?
 * (Hint: they are Platform 9 3/4, a doggo, and an old Gleeson Works memorial.)
 * The fastest engine in the game is the LMS Coronation Scot (114 mph), and the slowest is the CR 611 Class "Pug" (30 mph).
 * If April Fools trains were counted, then the Powered Cart (Infinite speeds) would be the fastest.
 * Every new engine that is released into Steam Age is the feature of the Steam Age thumbnail until the next new locomotive comes out.
 * Aside from Thomas (who only appears in the April Fools updates), the City Class is the only engine to be remade or overhauled as of May 2020.
 * New, updated rolling stock is coming out, however.
 * The game was first placed in the Featured list on May 11, 2020.
 * Until April 1, 2020, the Britannia was the only engine to feature nameplates and numbers. It is still the only engine to feature nameplates, however, but only if it is number 70000
 * The Steam Age Fan Club is open to join, but the wall closed due to many rude members and their entitlement.
 * In early 2021, the game was renamed to "Steam Era" due to Roblox's chat filter picking up the name as inappropriate . However, the icons for the game still say "Steam Age".