Dégâts structurels

La caisse d'un véhicule ferroviaire peut être endommagée par des collisions, des manœuvres brusques, de graves pannes du groupe motopropulseur qui provoquent l'éclatement de pièces, des incendies et même des explosions. Les dégâts structurels peuvent entraîner une défaillance des systèmes électriques, rendant les éclairages, les essuie-vitres et d'autres fonctions électriques dysfonctionnels. Cela, néanmoins, n'affecte pas la capacité de déplacement d'un véhicule.

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, as well as 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 to not come in contact 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 .

Damaged vehicle bodies can be serviced .

Cars and cargo can be damaged from collisions too.

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