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Derailing is when a {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|rail vehicle}} falls off its {{pll|Railway Terminology|tracks}}. In most cases derailment occurs from taking a corner {{pll|Speed Limit Signs|too fast}}, but can also come from collisions. Apart from causing small {{pll|Wheels & Brakes Damage|wheel damage}}, derailments can indirectly inflict catastrophic {{pll|Damage Overview|damage}} by hurling a whole train off a cliff, making it collide with other trains, buildings, etc. | |||
When a vehicle | When a vehicle takes a corner too fast, flanges on its wheels start making contact with the rails. This makes a distinct high-pitched screeching sound and can warn the driver to {{pll|Braking Overview|slow down}} before it’s too late. | ||
To maintain safe speeds, follow the {{pll|Speed Limit Signs|speed limit signs}}. | |||
It is possible to {{pll|Comms Radio Rerail|rerail}} vehicles using a {{pll|Comms Radio Overview|comms radio}}. Cost of {{pll|Comms Radio Rerail|rerailing}} depends on distance between a derailed vehicle and destination track, so careful choosing of the rerailing spot is advised. In certain conditions it is possible to drive derailed motorized rail vehicles on land, and bring them closer to the tracks before rerailing, to reduce the {{pll|Fees|cost}}. | |||
==== Related topics ==== | |||
* {{pll|Abandoning Vehicles|Abandoning Vehicles}} | |||
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Revision as of 03:27, 11 March 2025
Derailing is when a rail vehicle falls off its tracks . In most cases derailment occurs from taking a corner too fast , but can also come from collisions. Apart from causing small wheel damage , derailments can indirectly inflict catastrophic damage by hurling a whole train off a cliff, making it collide with other trains, buildings, etc.
When a vehicle takes a corner too fast, flanges on its wheels start making contact with the rails. This makes a distinct high-pitched screeching sound and can warn the driver to slow down before it’s too late.
To maintain safe speeds, follow the speed limit signs .
It is possible to rerail vehicles using a comms radio . Cost of rerailing depends on distance between a derailed vehicle and destination track, so careful choosing of the rerailing spot is advised. In certain conditions it is possible to drive derailed motorized rail vehicles on land, and bring them closer to the tracks before rerailing, to reduce the cost .