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The '''Brown Streak Railroad''' is a fictional railroad entity within [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]. The railroad is possibly meant to mimic the Silver Streak Railroad, California's Metrolink, Amtrak, and CalTrain systems. Its slogan is "Go for the Brown". The Brown Streak Railroad also shares its tracks with non-passenger freight services. | The '''Brown Streak Railroad''' is a fictional railroad entity within [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]. The railroad is possibly meant to mimic the Silver Streak Railroad, California's Metrolink, Amtrak, and CalTrain systems. Its slogan is "Go for the Brown". The Brown Streak Railroad also shares its tracks with non-passenger freight services. | ||
==Overview== | == Overview == | ||
[[File:BrownStreak-GTASA-advert.jpg|thumb|150px|An advert, found in [[San Fierro]].]] | [[File:BrownStreak-GTASA-advert.jpg|thumb|150px|An advert, found in [[San Fierro]].]] | ||
The Brown Streak Railroad is a combination of passenger and freight rail operating within the [[San Andreas in GTA III Era|San Andreas]]. | The Brown Streak Railroad is a combination of passenger and freight rail operating within the [[San Andreas in GTA III Era|San Andreas]]. It is most likely named after the Silver Streak Railroad. The name could also be a reference to a brown spot of feces on the underwear due to inadequate wiping of the buttocks. The service is based off of California commuter railroads such as Caltrain and Metrolink. | ||
The passenger train is the [[Brown Streak]], usually operating 24 hours a day with one locomotive and two passenger cars, with an occasional three-car set; these locomotives are based on the EMD F40PH and the cars are based off of Amtrak Superliners. The [[ | The passenger train is the [[Brown Streak]], usually operating 24 hours a day with one locomotive and two passenger cars, with an occasional three-car set; these locomotives are based on the EMD F40PH and the cars are based off of Amtrak Superliners. The [[freight]] train consists of a locomotive and three or four flatcars, and is based on the EMD SD40-2. All locomotives are diesel powered, with no electrified tracks. The player also has the option of riding in passenger trains (at no charge), with the ability to de-train at any stop, or in between, if preferred. | ||
Trains are totally indestructible. It is impossible to damage a train by any normal means, even attacking it with a [[Rhino]]. It is, however, possible to derail a train. This is done by hijacking the train and accelerating it until the train leaves the tracks, usually done while taking a turn too quickly. At this point the main locomotive will break apart from the cars and will slide until it finally comes to rest. If the player was in the process of a train mission, that mission is now considered a failure. | Trains are totally indestructible. It is impossible to damage a train by any normal means, even attacking it with a [[Rhino]]. It is, however, possible to derail a train. This is done by hijacking the train and accelerating it until the train leaves the tracks, usually done while taking a turn too quickly. At this point the main locomotive will break apart from the cars and will slide until it finally comes to rest. If the player was in the process of a train mission, that mission is now considered a failure. | ||
As in [[Grand Theft Auto 1]], the player may hijack passenger ([[Brown Streak]]) and [[ | As in [[Grand Theft Auto 1]], the player may hijack passenger ([[Brown Streak]]) and [[freight]] trains arriving at the station. While driving these trains, the player also has the option (assuming the entire map has been unlocked) of engaging in cargo missions, which require making deliveries to all the stops in San Andreas within the given time limits. A small reward is given after each successful stop, and a large reward is given after two complete loops of the state (mission levels 1 and 2). If one has successfully completed the freight train sub-missions, the player can take train rides free of charge. | ||
==Stations== | == Stations == | ||
[[File:BrownStreakRailroad-GTASA-map.png|thumb|250px|Stationmap]] | [[File:BrownStreakRailroad-GTASA-map.png|thumb|250px|Stationmap]] | ||
;Los Santos | ;Los Santos | ||
*[[Unity Station]] in the [[El Corona]] district, a play on Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles. This station has two side platforms and vending machines. | * [[Unity Station]] in the [[El Corona]] district, a play on Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles. This station has two side platforms and vending machines. | ||
*[[Market Station]] in the [[Market, Los Santos|Market]] district, possibly referring to a station on the Metro Red Line. Also has a side platform, but only on Track 2. Ticket Machines are available. | * [[Market Station]] in the [[Market, Los Santos|Market]] district, possibly referring to a station on the Metro Red Line. Also has a side platform, but only on Track 2. Ticket Machines are available. | ||
*There is a disused platform at the junction leading to [[Ocean Docks]] and a possible disused station on the line to Ocean Docks at the next level crosing, with a small wodden hut close to the tracks. | * There is a disused platform at the junction leading to [[Ocean Docks]] and a possible disused station on the line to Ocean Docks at the next level crosing, with a small wodden hut close to the tracks. | ||
;San Fierro | ;San Fierro | ||
*[[Cranberry Station]], in the [[Doherty]] district, with 2 side platforms and 1 island platform. Features a glass atrium, ticket offices and vending machines. A San Fierro cable car line is located directly in front of the station's entrance. The station is right across the warehouse in San Fierro. Inside the station, in the bottom-right corner, is a camera. | * [[Cranberry Station]], in the [[Doherty]] district, with 2 side platforms and 1 island platform. Features a glass atrium, ticket offices and vending machines. A San Fierro cable car line is located directly in front of the station's entrance. The station is right across the warehouse in San Fierro. Inside the station, in the bottom-right corner, is a camera. | ||
;Las Venturas | ;Las Venturas | ||
*[[Yellow Bell Station]], in the [[Prickle Pine]] district, with side platforms. Ticket offices and vending machines are also available. Free parking is also available for those who wish to use the lots. | * [[Yellow Bell Station]], in the [[Prickle Pine]] district, with side platforms. Ticket offices and vending machines are also available. Free parking is also available for those who wish to use the lots. | ||
*[[Linden Station]] near the [[Linden Side]] district is very similar to Yellow Bell station. | * [[Linden Station]] near the [[Linden Side]] district is very similar to Yellow Bell station. | ||
*[[Sobell Rail Yards]] in eastern Las Venturas near Linden Station. It has a little platform which is not required in sub-missions. | * [[Sobell Rail Yards]] in eastern Las Venturas near Linden Station. It has a little platform which is not required in sub-missions. | ||
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==Route== | == Route == | ||
The Brown Streak Railroad runs a full circuit throughout the entire state of [[San Andreas in GTA III Era|San Andreas]], with two tracks providing service. At two points, the rails combine into a single track and run for a couple of miles before parting back into two tracks. In Los Santos, a track connects to the main circuit and is a more industrial line. This line cannot be driven on in the game and is merely for show. In San Fierro, a track connects to the main line and leads to the docks in [[Easter Basin]]. This is also an unusable track, although a path file for it exists within the game's programming. In general, all trains use the inner track, with a few exceptions: during the [[First Mission (GTA SA)|Introductory Mission]], [[Wrong Side of the Tracks]] and [[Snail Trail]]. | The Brown Streak Railroad runs a full circuit throughout the entire state of [[San Andreas in GTA III Era|San Andreas]], with two tracks providing service. At two points, the rails combine into a single track and run for a couple of miles before parting back into two tracks. In Los Santos, a track connects to the main circuit and is a more industrial line. This line cannot be driven on in the game and is merely for show. In San Fierro, a track connects to the main line and leads to the docks in [[Easter Basin]]. This is also an unusable track, although a path file for it exists within the game's programming. In general, all trains use the inner track, with a few exceptions: during the [[First Mission (GTA SA)|Introductory Mission]], [[Wrong Side of the Tracks]] and [[Snail Trail]]. | ||
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[[File:Sobellrailyard-GTASA-sheds.jpg|thumb|250px|right|The [[Sobell Rail Yards]] in [[Las Venturas]].]] | [[File:Sobellrailyard-GTASA-sheds.jpg|thumb|250px|right|The [[Sobell Rail Yards]] in [[Las Venturas]].]] | ||
==Frequency of Service== | == Frequency of Service == | ||
Trains will usually depart within thirty seconds of arriving on a station platform. Trains can also be spotted en route between stations. | Trains will usually depart within thirty seconds of arriving on a station platform. Trains can also be spotted en route between stations. | ||
==Freight Missions== | == Freight Missions == | ||
After the [[Yay Ka-Boom-Boom]] mission, freight missions are activated. Completion of all freight missions is rewarded with free train rides. To start a freight mission, simply hijack a train, either freight or passenger. | After the [[Yay Ka-Boom-Boom]] mission, freight missions are activated. Completion of all freight missions is rewarded with free train rides. To start a freight mission, simply hijack a train, either freight or passenger. | ||
==Trivia== | == Trivia == | ||
*Another proof of Rockstar's risque humor, the name Brown Streak may refer to excrement, and the slogan "Go for the Brown" may imply that the passengers are riding on poor, crap trains. | * Another proof of Rockstar's risque humor, the name Brown Streak may refer to excrement, and the slogan "Go for the Brown" may imply that the passengers are riding on poor, crap trains. | ||
*The Brown Streak Railroad goes through every city and county in San Andreas, except for [[Whetstone]]. | * The Brown Streak Railroad goes through every city and county in San Andreas, except for [[Whetstone]]. | ||
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