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Note: Because the graph is scaled by the most susceptible car,
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a red bar may not mean that the car will derail.
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- When the car has a higher vertical force, it can tolerate higher forces than the most susceptible car.
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+ When the car has a higher vertical force, it can tolerate higher lateral forces than the most susceptible car.
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``Brake Force ``
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As the weight (and thus brake force varies greatly between cars (and especially engines),
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the graph can be quite jagged, even though all brake cylinders have the same pressure.
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Locomotives will show a full bar long before the brakes are fully applied.
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Dynamic braking is shown in blue (unless there also is a greater force from the air-brakes).
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+ ``Text Line ``
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+ '''''''''''''
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+ The text line at the bottom shows the following information.
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+ - Max Coupler: The current maximum coupler force within the train,
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+ and the car (count from front, including locomotives) where the maximum force is.
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+ - Max Derail: The current maximum derail force within the train,
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+ and the car (count from front, including locomotives) where the maximum force is.
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+ - Low Coupler: The lowest coupler strength within the train.
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+ - Low Derail: The lowest derail force within the train.
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+ This is an estimate, based on the vertical force.
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+ Dynamic factors also affect the force needed to derail.
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+ It may be necessary to scroll to see the rightmost parts of the line.
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F8 Switch Monitor
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