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Coupling is the method of connecting rail vehicles together and forming a train . There are a few coupling system types in existence. The one in Derail Valley is universally known as “chains and buffers”. With it, the vehicles are kept together by a tightly screwed chain, but held at a distance by shock absorbers known as buffers. There are also air line hoses between the vehicles. When connected and with their valves open, they form a shared compressed air vessel throughout the train, as part of the train brake system.

Some vehicles also come equipped with multiple-unit cables , which can optionally be connected, too.

When coupling at night , it is recommended to be equipped with a light source .

Depending on the session difficulty settings , it is possible to couple and uncouple vehicles remotely, using the locomotive remote controller , driving UI, or the external view UI.

Exact procedure for coupling and uncoupling is shown in a quick tutorial, that can be activated in the pause menu.

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-Coupling is the method of connecting rail vehicles together and forming a train. The coupling system in Derail Valley is universally known as “chains and buffers”. Vehicles are kept together by a tightly screwed chain, but held at a distance by shock absorbers known as buffers. Apart from the chain and buffers, there are air hoses between the vehicles. When connected and with their valves open, they form a shared pressurized air vessel throughout the train, as part of the train brake system.
+Coupling is the method of connecting {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|rail vehicles}} together and forming a {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|train}}. There are a few coupling system types in existence. The one in Derail Valley is universally known as “chains and buffers”. With it, the vehicles are kept together by a tightly screwed chain, but held at a distance by shock absorbers known as buffers. There are also {{pll|Air Brake System Overview|air line hoses}} between the vehicles. When connected and with their valves open, they form a {{pll|Air Brake System Overview|shared compressed air vessel}} throughout the train, as part of the {{pll|Train Brake|train brake}} system.
-<b>To couple:<br/></b>1. Bring two vehicles together so that their buffers touch<br/>2. Apply the train brake to prevent any movement<br/>3. Take one of the two chains and place it on the adjacent vehicle's hook<br/>4. Tighten the coupling by turning the chain screw<br/>5. Connect the air hoses together<br/>5a. Connect the MU cables, if applicable<br/>6. Open the brake angle cocks (valves) on both sides<br/>7. Release the handbrake on the coupled vehicle
+Some vehicles also come equipped with {{pll|Multiple-Unit|multiple-unit cables}}, which can optionally be connected, too.
-<b>To uncouple:<br/></b>1. Stop the train<br/>2. Apply the train brake to prevent any movement<br/>3. Apply the handbrake on the vehicle to be uncoupled<br/>4. Close the brake angle cocks (valves) on both sides<br/>4a. Disconnect the MU cables, if applicable<br/>5. Disconnect the air hoses<br/>6. Loosen the coupling by turning the chain screw<br/>7. Remove the chain from the other vehicle's hook and dock it to its resting place
+When coupling at {{pll|Time of Day|night}}, it is recommended to be equipped with a {{pll|Time of Day|light source}}.
-When coupling, coming into contact with another vehicle should be done at up to 5 km/h. Going above that speed may cause damage.
+Depending on the session {{pll|Difficulty|difficulty settings}}, it is possible to couple and uncouple vehicles remotely, using the {{pll|Remote Controller|locomotive remote controller}}, driving UI, or the external view UI.
-For coupling and other operations at night, the driver can use an adequate light source, such as a flashlight or a lantern, or at the very least, the comms radio in LED mode.
+Exact procedure for coupling and uncoupling is shown in a quick tutorial, that can be activated in the pause menu.
-Depending on the session difficulty settings, it is also possible to couple and uncouple remotely, using the locomotive remote controller, driving UI or the external view UI.
-Installing a proximity sensor gadget allows receiving alerts when an obstacle is being approached, which can help speed up coupling maneuvers and avoid collisions, especially with long trains.
-{{See also|Rail Vehicle Types|Train Brake|Handbrake|Time of Day|Flashlight|Lantern|Comms Radio LED|Difficulty|Remote Controller|Difficulty}}
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