Carlocomotives

Carlocomotives is a fictional locomotive manufacturer appearing in railway fiction and speculative media. The company is depicted as producing steam, diesel, and electric locomotives for freight and passenger service, with an emphasis on modular design and interoperability with standard gauge networks.

In the in-universe timeline, Carlocomotives was founded in the mid-20th century by a consortium of engineers seeking to unify disparate traction technologies. The first products were redesigned steam locomotives aimed at improved efficiency; in the 1970s the company introduced diesel-electric locomotives, followed by electric traction in the 1980s as electrification expanded.

Product lines include Class C steam locomotives, D-series diesel-electrics, and E-series electric locomotives. Key design features are modular traction units, standardized braking systems, and a cab-and-control layout adaptable to different regulatory environments. Some models incorporate regenerative braking and energy monitoring.

Operational history within the fiction includes service with several national railways in the fictional setting, such as Veridia National Rail and Nordhavr Regional Lines, and export to neighboring regions. Carlocomotives is often depicted as a standard against which other manufacturers are measured for reliability and ease of maintenance.

Reception and impact within the narrative credit the company with accelerating modernization of traction technology and promoting modular designs. Critics within the fiction note higher procurement costs and the challenges of achieving universal standardization across diverse electrification systems.