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For peeps that are unsure of how the MJAs are coupled together we've added this 'bow-tie' feature that is visible in the scenario editor. Thanks to Ben Law for the idea from his fantastic 390!

When it appears as a single arrow, this indicates there is a missing wagon in the consist. When they appear as two separate arrows (shown below) it indicates there is a correct amount of wagons, but they just need coupling together (in the direction of the arrows, once correct it will form a 'bow-tie' shape).

These wagons must operate in twin formations because of the semi-permanent coupling rod. MJA 5020199 and MJA 5020200 were prototypes that didn't use coupling rods and were in fact separate wagons. In this case we have simulated the standard MJA-Twin formations.

Another days work sees the coupling rods are inserted and fully functional along with correct physics implemented. They will be sent out for alpha testing tomorrow to insure everything is correct before scenario creation begins.

Jack has done a wonderful job modelling these wagons, I think you'll agree and would look nice next to your TEA wagon collections :)

Progress continues as the couplers and collision boxes are lined up correctly. We will be spending some time figuring out the best option for the coupler rod that keeps the wagons as a twin, bit of trial and error required!

So far everything appears to be functioning fine and they certainly look good, will look better once David has done his magic with the paintwork! :)