Galactic Railways, abbreviated GR, was a company that managed most of the galaxy's railways. It was one of the oldest companies in existence. Trains were provided by Kuat Drive Yards (who themselves relied on it partly for transportation) and local planetary factories. It operated several billion engines and train cars all over the galaxy, and was seen as a measure of modernization on undeveloped worlds. Many urban planets had extensive railway systems as well.
History[]
Founding[]
The company was founded sometime around 10,000 BBY. Trains were starting to be used at a wider scale. The standard galactic track gauge was set then, at 3 feet. The first trains were fairly primitive.
Old Republic[]
During the days of the Galactic Republic, GR spread across various planets. Many trains were developed then that ended up being used as late as 50 ABY. A system was developed, in which every planet with a GR presence had a smaller child company oversee the railways there and answer to GR. They were named with their planet's names and the word railways afterward. During the wars against the Sith Empire, many miles of rail lines were damaged, though GR continued to aid the Republic war effort. Around that time, it was estimated that GR transported several trillion passengers and even more tons of cargo.
Trains[]
Locomotives[]
Shunters[]
- SH13
- SH17
- SH17K
- GA23