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Shunting {{pll|Order Types Overview| | Shunting is a type of {{pll|Order Types Overview|delivery orders}} that involves sorting {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|trains}} before and after the {{pll|Freight Haul|freight haul}} deliveries. | ||
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Sorting trains before the freight haul starts by picking up empty cars from storage {{pll|Track ID Signs|tracks}} that may be occupied by other trains, bringing them together to the {{pll|Cargo Transfer| | Sorting trains before the freight haul starts by picking up empty cars from storage {{pll|Track ID Signs|tracks}} that may be occupied by other trains, bringing them together to the cargo transfer track to {{pll|Cargo Transfer|load}}, and finally taking them loaded to the output track, ready for a freight haul delivery. | ||
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Shunting deliveries can involve between one and three empty car pick-up or drop-off tracks, as indicated on the delivery order overview. This affects the complexity | Shunting deliveries can involve between one and three empty car pick-up or drop-off tracks, as indicated on the {{pll|Order Overview|delivery order overview}}. This affects the complexity of the order, but also its {{pll|Wallet & Money|payment}}. | ||
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When | When a train is at the required cargo transfer track, use the {{pll|Cargo Transfer|cargo transfer machine}} to load or unload cargo. | ||
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Shunting orders are | Shunting orders are the most dangerous type of orders, especially when dealing with {{pll|HAZMAT Cargo|hazardous cargo}}. This is because they involve a lot of {{pll|Body Damage|contact between vehicles}} and {{pll|Switches & Switch Signs|switching}} within industries and cities that may obstruct the view, making them particularly sensitive to human error. | ||
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Depending on the type of a shunting order, completing it will create either a freight haul or a {{pll|Logistical Haul|logistical haul}} order. | Depending on the type of a shunting order, completing it will create either a {{pll|Freight Haul|freight haul}} or a {{pll|Logistical Haul|logistical haul}} order. | ||
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Revision as of 11:47, 7 March 2025
Shunting is a type of delivery orders that involves sorting trains before and after the freight haul deliveries.
Sorting trains before the freight haul starts by picking up empty cars from storage tracks that may be occupied by other trains, bringing them together to the cargo transfer track to load, and finally taking them loaded to the output track, ready for a freight haul delivery.
Sorting trains after the freight haul starts by taking the loaded train to the cargo transfer track to unload, then proceeding to drop off the cars at the storage tracks, where other trains may reside too.
Shunting orders may involve sharing tracks with other trains, but nevertheless the destination tracks are always guaranteed to have enough room for all the cars. Some nudging of the already present cars may be necessary within the same track, but they all fit.
Shunting deliveries can involve between one and three empty car pick-up or drop-off tracks, as indicated on the delivery order overview. This affects the complexity of the order, but also its payment.
When a train is at the required cargo transfer track, use the cargo transfer machine to load or unload cargo.
Shunting orders are the most dangerous type of orders, especially when dealing with hazardous cargo. This is because they involve a lot of contact between vehicles and switching within industries and cities that may obstruct the view, making them particularly sensitive to human error.
Depending on the type of a shunting order, completing it will create either a freight haul or a logistical haul order.
Some of the equipment that can notably help with the shunting process include the locomotive remote controller, switch setter, distance tracker, proximity sensor and flag markers.