Train Yard Puzzle Complete Guide
Train Yard is a Tier 3 monument featuring both blue and red card puzzles with excellent loot potential. Located in the desert biome, this industrial complex offers multiple access routes and strategic opportunities. This guide covers everything you need for successful Train Yard runs.
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Requirements & Preparation
Puzzle Requirements
- Blue Card Puzzle:
- • 1 Blue Keycard
- • 1 Electric Fuse
- • Optional: Green card for easier access
- Red Card Puzzle:
- • 1 Red Keycard
- • 1 Electric Fuse
- • Blue puzzle completed (for power)
Recommended Gear
- Radiation Protection: 20-30 rads (Hazmat suit recommended)
- Weapons: Mid to high-tier (SAR/AK preferred)
- Medical: 10+ bandages, 5+ syringes, anti-rad pills
- Food/Water: Full bars + extras for radiation
Preparation Checklist
Before attempting Train Yard, ensure you have:
- • Scouted for enemy bases nearby (high-traffic area)
- • Brought climbing gear (ladders optional)
- • Team coordination plan (if grouped)
- • Exit vehicle ready (horses work well)
- • Backup gear stashed nearby
Monument Layout
Key Areas
Main Complex
- • Central tower (4 stories)
- • Train car storage area
- • Water tower (sniper spot)
- • Loading platforms
- • Recycler building (east side)
Puzzle Areas
- • Blue card building (ground level)
- • Red card building (upper level)
- • Fuse box locations (2)
- • Underground tunnels
- • Emergency exit routes
Monument Features
- • Recycler: Located in small building on east side
- • Radiation Zones: High radiation (20-30 rads) throughout
- • Scientists: 4-6 blue scientists patrol the area
- • Respawn Timer: 30 minutes for elite crates
- • Train Spawns: Working trains can spawn on tracks
Blue Card Puzzle Walkthrough
Step-by-Step Solution
- 1
Clear Scientists
Eliminate the 4-6 blue scientists patrolling the monument. They respawn every 20 minutes, so work quickly.
Tip: Scientists often patrol near the recycler and main tower. Use cover and peek carefully. - 2
Locate First Fuse Box
The first fuse box is on the side of the main tower building, ground level. Insert your electric fuse to power the blue card door.
Warning: Timer starts now! You have about 5-7 minutes to complete the puzzle. - 3
Enter Main Building
Go through the main entrance and head up the stairs. You'll pass through several floors with basic loot crates.
Note: If you have a green card, you can use the green door on floor 2 as a shortcut. - 4
Reach Blue Card Door
Continue to the third floor where you'll find the blue card reader. The door should be powered from your fuse. Swipe your blue card to enter.
- 5
Loot Blue Room
Inside the blue room you'll find:
- • 2-3 Military crates
- • 3-4 Regular crates
- • Red keycard spawn (desk)
- • Component boxes
Important: Activate the switch in this room to power the red card puzzle!
Speed Run Tip: The blue puzzle can be completed in under 3 minutes with practice. Scientists are the main time sink.
Red Card Puzzle Walkthrough
Step-by-Step Solution
- 1
Complete Blue Puzzle First
You must complete the blue puzzle and flip the switch inside to power the red card reader. This is mandatory.
- 2
Find Second Fuse Box
Exit the blue room and continue up to the fourth floor. The second fuse box is on the exterior walkway. Insert your second fuse.
Tip: Check for counters on the roof before inserting the fuse - it's a common camping spot. - 3
Navigate to Top Floor
Climb the final set of stairs or use the exterior ladder to reach the top floor where the red card door is located.
- 4
Access Elite Loot Room
Swipe your red card to enter the elite loot room containing:
- • 1 Elite crate (30-minute respawn)
- • 2-3 Military crates
- • Multiple regular crates
- • High-tier component spawns
- • Possible weapon attachments
- 5
Exit Strategy
Multiple exit options available:
- • Jump from roof to water tower (risky)
- • Back through main stairs (predictable)
- • Exterior fire escape (recommended)
- • Parkour to adjacent buildings
Elite Crate Info: The elite crate can contain AK-47s, LR-300s, C4, rockets, and high-tier armor. Always worth the risk!
Loot Locations & Spawns
Tower Loot
- Ground Floor: 2-3 regular crates, barrels
- Each Floor: 1-2 crates, food boxes
- Blue Room: 2-3 military, 3-4 regular
- Red Room: 1 elite, 2-3 military
Yard Loot
- Train Cars: 4-6 regular crates total
- Platforms: Barrel spawns, components
- Side Buildings: Tool boxes, food crates
- Water Tower: 1 military crate (top)
Keycard Spawn Locations
Green Cards
Can spawn in desk drawers in side buildings and recycler room.
Blue Cards
Possible spawn on scientists or in office areas.
Red Cards
Common spawn on desk in blue card room.
PvP Strategies & Counters
Common PvP Scenarios
Water Tower Snipers
The water tower provides overwatch of the entire monument. Counters:
- • Check water tower before starting puzzles
- • Use train cars for cover when moving
- • Build up to contest the position
- • Smoke grenades for crossing open areas
Tower Campers
Players often camp inside the tower at choke points. Counters:
- • Clear each floor methodically
- • Listen for footsteps above/below
- • Use grenades for room clearing
- • Have teammate hold floors behind you
Roof Controllers
Teams control the roof and red card access. Counters:
- • Use exterior ladder for surprise attack
- • Coordinate multi-angle push
- • Wait for them to start puzzle
- • Build raid base nearby to pressure
High-Risk Areas
- 1. Tower entrance: Single door choke point
- 2. Stairwells: Easy to hold with good positioning
- 3. Red card door: Exposed position on roof
- 4. Recycler area: Popular camping spot
- 5. Train tracks: Long sight lines for snipers
Pro Tips & Tricks
Efficiency Tips
- Kill scientists from range to avoid damage
- Bring both cards to complete full run
- Use water tower zipline for quick escapes
- Park horses behind recycler building
Advanced Strategies
- Control water tower for monument dominance
- Place external TCs to prevent griefing
- Time runs when nearby clans are raiding
- Use train for mobile cover and escape
Scientist Combat Tips
Train Yard scientists have good aim and teamwork. Use compound bow for silent kills, peek from cover, and always heal between fights. They drop medical supplies and ammo.
Quick Reference Card
Requirements
- • Blue Card + Red Card
- • 2 Electric Fuses
- • 20-30 radiation protection
- • Combat gear for scientists
Expected Loot
- • 1 Elite crate
- • 4-6 Military crates
- • 15+ Regular crates
- • Scientist loot drops
Time Investment
- • Scientist clear: 3-5 minutes
- • Blue puzzle: 2-3 minutes
- • Red puzzle: 2-3 minutes
- • Full clear: 10-15 minutes
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