Cowcatcher
Washbear names a cowcatcher in its discussion of track blockers and says it can be researched and built.not confirmed — as of 2026-09-07, the developer has not detailed this
What it is
Washbear names a cowcatcher in its discussion of track blockers and says it can be researched and built. The post does not explain what happens when it meets an obstacle. Its mention is established; the working behavior remains unspecified, which is why this entry retains the unconfirmed label.
How it was revealed
The reference appears in Update 012, published on 7 June 2026. Washbear introduces a relatively simple blocker, says more train-and-track interactions are planned, then mentions the cowcatcher. The surrounding discussion deliberately keeps other blockers as surprises.
Source language: English. Original wording preserved.“All the more reason to research and build a cowcatcher!”
How it connects
The announced relationship is between the cowcatcher, research, construction and track blockers. The source provides no list of compatible obstacles and no research branch. It cannot establish whether the same component applies to every obstruction the train may encounter.
Open questions
As of 7 September 2026, the cited update leaves the unlock requirements, materials, mounting rules and obstacle interaction unexplained. It does not establish whether a blocker is destroyed, moved or handled in some other way. A demonstration or a fuller developer description is needed before this becomes a usage guide.