Little Logistics Mechanics: Routing & Navigation

Tug Routing

• Tug Route Item: Right-click coordinates in the world to add nodes (0, 1, 2...). The tug will follow these nodes in order.
• Menu: Shift-right-click the item to open a GUI where you can rename nodes or change their order.
• Guide Rails: Place Tug Guide Rails under water to force pathfinding. Use Vessel Corner Guide Rails to assist long chains around sharp 90-degree turns.

Locomotive Routing

• Locomotive Route Item: Unlike tugs, locomotives use Waypoints. These are unordered destinations.
• Automatic Junctions: When a locomotive with a route approaches an Automatic Switch Track, the track will automatically toggle to lead the train toward its next unvisited waypoint.
• Collision Avoidance: Locomotives possess AI that detects other trains at junctions. They will automatically stop and wait for priority traffic to pass to prevent collisions.