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3.7 Multiple Units
TrainController supports operation of trains coupled as multiple units. To create a
multiple unit perform the following steps: first create a new train. Then mark this train
in the Train List or in a Train Window and select the Properties command of the Edit
menu. Now select the tab labeled Engines and assign the desired engines to this train.
If some of the engines are not headed to the same direction as the first engine of the
train then select the option Reverse for the affected engines.
When a train is running as a multiple unit then the state of the first engine of the train is
displayed in the Train Window.
The engines assigned to a multiple unit may have different speed characteristics, i.e.
they may run with different speed at the same speed step. However, if the speed profile
of each affected engine is adjusted accordingly, then TrainController is able to balance
out the different behaviour of the engines.
Diagram 65: Creating a Multiple Unit
Like in real railroads an engine can only run with one multiple unit. Internally Train-
Controller uses a smart “coupling” mechanism. When a multiple unit is started, then
all engines assigned to this multiple unit are assumed to be coupled to this train. As
long as the multiple unit is running these engines cannot be operated individually or