車体への損傷

鉄道車両の車体は、衝突、荒い入換え作業、重大な動力伝達システムの故障による部品の飛散、火事、爆発によって、損傷を受ける可能性があります。車体の損傷により、電気システムの故障が発生し、ライト、ワイパー、その他の電気機能が機能しなくなる可能性があります。ただそれ以外には、車両の移動能力には影響はありません。

Most common situations in which collision damage occurs is due to derailing , distracted shunting , badly set up switches and wheelslide . Body damage can also be caused by various powertrain failures that cause parts to fly apart, fire and even explosions .

Damage to a vehicle's body may result in failure of various accessories, such as windows, lights and compressors . It doesn't otherwise affect the moving capability of a vehicle, however.

To ensure safe contact between vehicles, it is recommended not to collide at more than 5 km/h. To help anticipate contact better, there are proximity sensor gadgets .

Body damage of a vehicle is displayed on its ID plate .

Body damage can be forced manually in sandbox mode using the comms radio damage mode .

Damaged vehicle bodies can be serviced .