Valid to UK only - excludes oversized items
The beauty of this particular design is the coupling cannot release if it's taut against another coupling. That means a train fitted with magnetic couplings can travel over magnets without rolling stock being separated. To uncouple, the train must first come to a complete stand, thus tension is lost and the coupling can release.
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