Future Open Rails Coupling Requests

[mestevet]

Chris,

Does Open Rails allow for the possibility of automatic couplers as used on transit or multiple unit commuter equipment? With these types of couplers, the air lines and electrical connections are made automatically, so there is no need to connect air lines or electrical lines as a separate step.

The "N2A" coupler is one example of this type, found on NJT, SEPTA, LIRR, M-N, as well as subway/transit cars in the US. I'm uncertain of Asian or European uses of this type of equipment, but I'd imagine they would have similar automatic types.

Steve

[longiron]

Chris,
Does Open Rails allow for the possibility of automatic couplers as used on transit or multiple unit commuter equipment?
Steve

At the present time, NO. MSTS only defines Single Air, Dual Air, Vacuum and EP (Electro-pneumatic) as braking types. We would have to add a new coupling/braking type to define this behavior. This could be done in the new OR ENG/WAG files the team is working on.