These are Attachment Points in 3D space giving information on various aspects of the train. Attachment Points with these reserved names should be used only for the purposes specified here. You should not attempt to re-use the attachments for other purposes, as behaviours beyond those described here may differ between Trainz builds.

Special Points

a.limfront

Marks the front of the train, used for coupling
Should be roughly the same distance from origin as a.limback
Bogeys can be further forward than a.limfront if desired
Determines the forward headlight position
Height above origin (or Z) = 0.89m (2’ 10.8”)

a.limback

Marks the rear of the train, used for coupling
See a.limfront
Height above origin (or Z) = 0.89m (2’ 10.8”)

a.bog0

Front bogey attachment.
Used for positioning the train on the track.
Positioned at absolute centre of front bogey.
Must be on the forward side of the origin (a.limfront side.)
Must have an actual bogey attached, not an invisible helper.

a.bog1

Rear bogey attachment.
Used for positioning the train on the track.
Positioned at absolute centre of rear bogey.
Must be on the rearward side of the origin (a.limback side.)
Must have an actual bogey attached, not an invisible helper.

a.bog (2, 3, etc)

Any other bogey attachments.
Must have an actual bogey attached, not an invisible helper.

a.exhaust (0, 1, etc..)

Smoke generator attachments (where needed.)

a.ditch* (0, 1, etc..)

Ditch lights a.ditch0, a.ditch2 The odd numbered light points flash together, alternating with the even numbered light points.

a.light* (0, 1, etc..)

Light “corona” attachments. On a locomotive use a.light0, a.light2 (even numbers) for the forward lights, and a.light1, a.light3 (odd numbers) for the rear lights. This allows the correct lights to show depending on running direction.

a.cabfront

Attachment point for the front cabin of a loco.
Located at the centre of cabin.

a.cabback

Attachment point for the rear cabin of a loco. Use this for dual cab locomotives.
Located at the centre of cabin
Front/back cab toggled using the ‘Alt C’ key when using the internal camera mode.

a.pant (0, 1, etc..)

Attachment point for pantographs (where needed, i.e. Electric locos.)

a.driver (0, 1, etc..)

Attachment point for driver mesh (0 is used for the first driver, 1 for the second driver in dual cab for instance.) Currently, only a.driver0 is supported.

a.outsideview (0, 1, etc..)

These are located external of the loco body mesh.
The camera is positioned to face the negative Y direction of the attachment.
Toggled using [ and ] using the internal camera mode after default interior camera views.

a.r.pivot/a.lever (sample names used only)

Special naming convention for attachment points that are to move with the animation of the asset.
Refer to the CCG for information.

a.whistle

Attachment point for particle effects being emitted when the whistle key is pressed.

a.couple0

Front attachment point for ACS couplers, location is (0,Y,0) where Y is 0.46 metres inboard of "a.limfront".

a.couple1

Rear attachment point for ACS couplers, location is (0,Y,0) where Y is 0.46 metres inboard of "a.limback".

Vehicle Attachment Points

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