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Train Parts Couplers

Update 2019-10-27:
- added third type of buffers that is flat on top and bottom

Update 2019-10-10:
- changed the function of the couplers from rope hooks to rope drums with fixed rope length. Connecting cars was never that easy before. Just push them together and link them up, the connection will automatically adjust it's length.
- added dedicated rope tool for connecting couplers. It's stronger and can be used many times but it can connect things only up to .5 m. It will be used up slowly but it can be repaired in the forge without additional costs.
Many thanks to Onca77 who pretty much did all the sbc work this time, i just integrated it into the existing mod.

Update 2019-10-07:
- added rectangular buffers
- fixed minor issues with crafting recipe

Update 2019-09-23:
- added Hook and Chain and also Link and Pin couplers in various sizes and placements
- made the mod survival ready
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This is a part of a modpack which can be found here:
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1868198266

The cars seen on the pictures can be found here:
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1691687874

Locomotives from us can be found here:
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1692456187

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Train Parts Couplers

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Since the train era in Medieval Engineer begun, many compromises had to be made in our designs due to lack of apropriate train parts: wooden wheels, sconces in place of headlights, etc. This is why Xaerthus' Rail & Air Industries' invested heavily in a brand new development branch, where highly skilled engineers work day and night on bringing you custom parts, carefully adjusted for your best railroad experience.

One of the most important elements of rail cars are couplers. This mod adds the following kinds: (They are basically rope hooks with a decorative model):
- hook
- hook with hanging chain
- hook with hooked chain
- link and pin in 4 lenghts
- link and pin stem for distance adjustment
The hook couplers are recommended to be used with buffers (like the european system) while the link and pin coupler can be used alone (like the old american system).
Every coupler type comes in for placement variants: 1x1, 1x2, 2x1 and 2x2.

This mod also adds a buffer plate with a very wide hitbox to make pushing trains much easier and to prevent tangling of the buffers, which was a constant issue with wooden plank-head ones. They are best mounted on a steel tube from the steam engine mod and can be mounted on a catchblock to act as realistic spring buffers (X-RAI doesn't take any responsibilities for accidental Clang summonings during high speed collisions)