Gathering and crafting
Wood and Iron for Workstations
Collect and process basic building inputs to unlock essential train stations.
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Wood and Iron for Workstations
Wood and scrap float beside the train between depots; research and construction happen aboard the train.
Before you go
- Access to the Research Table and storage.
- A safe way to collect debris beside the train, including the tether return.
- Smelter, wood fuel, and Workbench as unlocked by your progression.
Farming steps
- Gather floating wood and scrap while staying close enough to return to the trolley.
- Use F to reel back after swimming, then store the haul before passing a gate.
- Feed scrap and wood to the Smelter to make iron ingots.
- Use the Workbench to craft any listed iron components, such as springs or bolts, when the recipe is available.
- Research the desired station at the Research Table, paying the displayed research cost.
- Open the building book and construct the researched station using its displayed materials.
- Use the in-game research and build lists as the recipe authority; costs vary by station.
- Relocate a misplaced station with the hammer to preserve its materials and contents.
Repeat, collect and use
Repeat the debris-to-ingot loop whenever a newly researched station or repair needs more materials.
Common mistakes
- Trying to build from research alone; research unlocks the blueprint but construction still costs materials.
- Dismantling a station just to reposition it; hammer relocation moves it without the dismantling refund loss.
- Spending all wood as fuel; reserve enough for floors and structures.
When to stop or switch
Switch to gathering the next station’s named ingredient once the current recipe’s displayed requirements are covered.
Sources & fact checks
What you can get here
Open a guide to find other locations and see what the item is used for.