JunctionMaintenance
🟡 Updated this yearPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #61 of 149 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Just another day in the Valley: you blast through a station at 60 kph and all the switches at the exit are set the wrong way… no worries, just force through them – saves you from flipping them on the way back, right?
Well, not anymore! Now the switch remembers that abuse!
With this mod:
Switches take damage when you violently force your train through them.
Eventually, the damage gets so bad that they can no longer be switched at all!
And the higher the damage, the greater the chance the switch will spontaneously flip under your moving train. Your worst nightmare… or maybe your greatest thrill? Splitting your train in half at 80 kph!
Of course, switches can be repaired:
Head to the station office to check which ones urgently need maintenance.
Then grab your workshop crew in the caboose and head out.
Once there, you can repair the switches – but how that works depends on your chosen game mode:
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[]PAY – You pay for the damage you (probably) caused[/]
[]EARN – Get rewarded for repairing switches, no matter who broke them[/]
[]LICENSE – With the CustomLicenseMod installed, you can acquire a maintenance license and receive partial compensation
In the mod menu, you can decide how safe or risky you want these mechanics to be.
Optional Multiplayer Version
A separate optional multiplayer version is available.
In multiplayer:
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[]Junction damage is managed by the host.[/]
[]Damage and repairs are synchronized between all players.[/]
[]Joining clients receive the current junction damage state from the host.[/]
[]Repair costs and rewards use the shared host economy.[/]
[]Gameplay settings are controlled by the host.[/]
JunctionMaintenance adds immersive switch wear to Derail Valley, where switches take damage when forced, lock at 100%, and can randomly flip trains onto other tracks. Damage persists across saves and is repairable via mobile. A niche gameplay mod for simulation enthusiasts seeking added challenge.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Adds a fresh layer of challenge for Derail Valley veterans who want more realism.
- Persistent damage across saves means your mistakes have lasting impact.
- Small but active community (29 endorsements) with a clear, focused concept.
⚠️ Cons
- Low endorsement count (29) suggests it's a niche mod that may not be widely tested.
- No detailed documentation on how damage mechanics work or how to balance them.
- Random train flips could feel unfair or frustrating for players who prefer predictable gameplay.
For Derail Valley players who crave extra simulation depth and don't mind a bit of chaos. Perfect for those who want their actions to have permanent consequences. Skip if you prefer a relaxed, sandbox-style experience without added maintenance chores.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since damage persists, keep a mobile repair tool handy to fix switches before they lock up.
- Test the mod on a spare save to see how quickly switches degrade and adjust your driving style.
- Watch for switches that are already damaged—they might flip you unexpectedly, so slow down near them.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Derailvalley Mods
- Author
- CJ187
- Version
- 1.03.0
- Downloads
- 1,362
- Endorsements
- 29
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 8/18/2025
- Updated
- 7/18/2026
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