Utility Science Reached!
I see a lot of early game milestone achievements on here, but not many late game updates (for obvious reasons), so I thought I'd share that I reached utility science! (Full standard Py version...AL+AE, no spoilage, no hard mode)
2,024 1-1-1 trains, 2,867 stations, and 174 caravans in the base. I decided to use default train logistics, so not using LTN or Cybersyn. I have a love/hate relationship with caravans. They're a cool mechanic and have their place, but I'd go crazy doing a caravan-only base. I mainly use them for items with high stack sizes (like ash) or in the older, congested sections of the base (near the center).
I included an overview image of the base, my Vatbrain setup (this changed a lot since early game), and - since there was a post earlier today with a beautiful mall setup - my crappy mall. I end up hand crafting most buildings, so haven't really found a need to build a big mall - just the basics that I use a lot of.
I don't know what I'll do with myself after I reach Pyrric Victory. This has taken me more than 14 months real time. There have been ups and downs along the way, but overall still loving it!