Adds variants of the BR 193 Vectron with switchable couplers. It also adds prompts to the machine room doors so you can move between cabs, and usable HBL and HLL valves.

If you just want transition mod without switchable couplers, you can find it here https://www.trainsimcommunity.com/mods/c3-train-sim-world/c110-pc-editor-creations/i5703-transition-mods-german-trains. There is no benefit to having transition mod and coupler mod installed at the same time

Changelog

• 2025/04/10 - Deleted transitions from DB version since they come by default now.
• 2025/01/17 - Added Flixtrain version.
• 2025/01/12 - Updated Railpool version with usable HLL and HBL valves and ability to hide coupler swap prompt, added SA3 coupler option, added DB version, added Railpool and DB replacement versions.
• 2024/07/29 - Added a multi-couple version with switchable couplers, changed Scharfenberg coupler model to the orange emergency coupler from the ICE 1, added ability to move to other cab without climbing out.
• 2024/04/01 - First release.

Variant Version

• MJKCP_CouplerMod_Vectron_FTF_DB_Multi.pak - Variant of DB Vectron, appears as 'DB BR 193 Vectron (Multi-Couple)'.
• MJKCP_CouplerMod_Vectron_FTF_FT_Multi.pak - Variant of DB Vectron, appears as 'Flixtrain BR 193 Vectron (Multi-Couple)'.
• MJKCP_CouplerMod_Vectron_KWG_RP_Multi.pak - Variant of Railpool Vectron, appears as 'BR 193 Vectron (Multi-Couple)'.

Replacement Version

• MJKCP_CouplerMod_Vectron_FTF_DB_Replacement.pak - Replaces the default DB Vectron.
• MJKCP_CouplerMod_Vectron_FTF_FT_Replacement.pak - Replaces the default Flixtrain Vectron.
• MJKCP_CouplerMod_Vectron_KWG_RP_Replacement.pak - Replaces the default Railpool Vectron.
  (May not be compatible with any other mods that alter the default Vectron's RVD, RVM or RVV files).

Coupler Options:

1. Screwlink - default coupler.
2. Buckeye - can couple to most things with Buckeye coupler, modded versions of some Tightlock trains.
3. Tightlock - can couple to unmodded versions of most Tightlock trains.
4. Scharfenberg - such as Class 395, most German EMU's, ÖBB 4024, modded version of ICE 1, TGV, BR 642, and Class 801, anything in Coupler Mod - Dellner To Scharfenberg
5. Dellner - such as unmodded version of Class 375, 377, 387, 700, 710, ROG 37/7, modded version of Class 380 and Class 385.
6. BSI - such as Class 142, 158, 170, modded version of 150 and 166.
7. WABCO N-Type - such as M3, M3A, M7, M7A, M9.
8. Wedgelock - such as 1938 Stock, 1972 Stock.
9. SA3 - TGK2 by M_E_L_O_M_A_N.
10. Shibata - not used yet.

How To Use

Preventing invisible couplers
The mod uses the coupler models from these trains:

• ICE 1 from Kassel - Würzburg (Scharfenberg and Dellner coupler model).
• Class 142 from Blackpool Branches (BSI coupler model).
• M7 from Long Island Rail Road (WABCO coupler model).
• 1972 Stock from Bakerloo Line (Wedgelock coupler model).
• TGK2 mod (SA3 coupler model).

If you do not have the above the mod should still work, but there will be no coupler model.

If you are using the replacement version you should spawn the above first and then reload, otherwise the coupler may be invisible.

Getting coupler switch prompt to show up
Move mouse above the coupler to find option to toggle coupler switch prompt.

Dragging other trains
If the train you want to drag doesn't work in multiple with a Vectron, you may need to release the brakes manually on the other train.
If the Vectron's brakes won't release, close the HLL and HBL valves between the Vectron and the other train.
Some trains like the ICE 1 require a separate mod to be able to couple.

Notes

• The Vectron hasn't been remodelled or retextured, I have just added various coupler options.
• I haven't added any scenarios, timetables or formations, it is only for free roam mode.
• Currently doesn't work with formation designer.

Bugs

• WABCO coupler animation doesn't work.

Tags: br-193 bsi buckeye dellner janney schaku scharfenberg switchable-coupler tightlock transition vectron wabco wedglock