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	Brakes are devices found on {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|rail vehicles}} ~~serving~~ to slow them down, bring them to a halt, or keep them stationary. There are several different types of ~~brakes~~ that are typically present on motorized and other rolling stock, with each being advantageous for a particular purpose. They are each operated by an individual control device, usually a lever or a crank that may be located inside the {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|cab}} or on the vehicle’s exterior.		Brakes are devices found on {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|rail vehicles}} designed to slow them down, bring them to a halt, or keep them stationary. There are several different types of braking systems that are typically present on motorized and other rolling stock, with each being advantageous for a particular purpose. They are each operated by an individual control device, usually a lever or a crank that may be located inside the {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|cab}}, or on the vehicle’s exterior.

	Application of brake control devices is almost always made to be oriented away from the driver. This is so that, in case of emergency, one can push all the levers forward as a safety measure, without needing to think of each control individually.		Application of brake control devices is almost always made to be oriented away from the driver. This is so that, in case of emergency, one can push all the levers forward as a safety measure, without needing to think of each control individually.

	The types of ~~brakes~~ are:		The types of braking systems are:

	* {{pll\|Train Brake\|Train brake}} - Used to slow down or stop trains.		* {{pll\|Train Brake\|Train brake}} - Used to slow down or stop trains.
	* {{pll\|Independent Brake\|Independent brake}} - Used to slow down or stop individual vehicles, such as locomotives.		* {{pll\|Independent Brake\|Independent brake}} - Used to slow down or stop individual vehicles, such as {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|locomotives}}.
	* {{pll\|Dynamic Brake\|Dynamic brake}} - Used to aid train brakes in slowing down trains.		* {{pll\|Dynamic Brake\|Dynamic brake}} - Used to aid train brakes in slowing down trains.
	* {{pll\|Handbrake\|Handbrake}} - Used to ensure that a train or individual vehicle remains stationary indefinitely.		* {{pll\|Handbrake\|Handbrake}} - Used to ensure that a train or individual vehicle remains stationary indefinitely.
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	Some of the main risks associated with brakes are:		Some of the main risks associated with brakes are:
	* Parked trains turning into runaways due to {{pll\|Cylinder Leaks\|brake cylinder leaks}} and no applied {{pll\|Handbrake\|handbrakes}}.		* Parked trains turning into runaways due to {{pll\|Cylinder Leaks\|brake cylinder leaks}} and no applied {{pll\|Handbrake\|handbrakes}}.
	* Forgotten applied {{pll\|Handbrake\|handbrake}} resulting in hindered {{pll\|Vehicle Catalog Overview\|pulling power}}.		* Forgotten applied {{pll\|Handbrake\|handbrake(s)}} resulting in hindered {{pll\|Vehicle Catalog Overview\|pulling power}}.
	* Badly set up {{pll\|Air Brake System Overview\|brake pipe valves}} leading to limited brake availability.		* Badly set up {{pll\|Air Brake System Overview\|brake pipe valves}} leading to limited brake availability.
	* Traction loss resulting in {{pll\|Wheelslide\|wheelslide}} if brakes are applied too hard in {{pll\|Weather\|wet conditions}}.		* Traction loss resulting in {{pll\|Wheelslide\|wheelslide}} if brakes are applied too hard in {{pll\|Weather\|wet conditions}}.
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	* Incorrectly setup {{pll\|Brake Cutout\|brake cutout valves}}, resulting in dysfunctional {{pll\|Train Brake\|train brakes}}.		* Incorrectly setup {{pll\|Brake Cutout\|brake cutout valves}}, resulting in dysfunctional {{pll\|Train Brake\|train brakes}}.
	* Excessive {{pll\|Dynamic Brake\|dynamic brake}} use leading to {{pll\|Powertrain Overheating\|powertrain overheating}}.		* Excessive {{pll\|Dynamic Brake\|dynamic brake}} use leading to {{pll\|Powertrain Overheating\|powertrain overheating}}.

			==== Warnings ====

			Depending on the session {{pll\|Difficulty\|difficulty settings}}, a flashing warning light above the {{pll\|Monitoring\|brake pipe gauge}} indicates some problems with the braking system. It may mean:
			* There is a {{pll\|Handbrake\|handbrake}} applied somewhere on the train.
			* One of the {{pll\|Air Brake System Overview\|brake pipe valves}} is incorrectly setup somewhere on the train.
			* There are more than one {{pll\|Brake Cutout\|brake control devices cut in}}, or none is, on the train.


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	Brakes are devices found on {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|rail vehicles}} serving to slow them down, bring them to a halt, or keep them stationary. There are several different types of brakes that are typically present on motorized and other rolling stock, with each being advantageous for a particular purpose. They are each operated by an individual control device, usually a lever or a crank that may be located inside the {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|cab}} or on the vehicle’s exterior.		Brakes are devices found on {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|rail vehicles}} serving to slow them down, bring them to a halt, or keep them stationary. There are several different types of brakes that are typically present on motorized and other rolling stock, with each being advantageous for a particular purpose. They are each operated by an individual control device, usually a lever or a crank that may be located inside the {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|cab}} or on the vehicle’s exterior.

	Application of brake control devices is almost always made to be oriented away from the driver. This is so that, in case of emergency, ~~you~~ can push all the levers forward as a safety measure, without needing to think of each control individually.		Application of brake control devices is almost always made to be oriented away from the driver. This is so that, in case of emergency, one can push all the levers forward as a safety measure, without needing to think of each control individually.

	The types of brakes are:		The types of brakes are:

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	* {{pll\|Train Brake\|Train brake}} - Used to slow down or stop trains.		* {{pll\|Train Brake\|Train brake}} - Used to slow down or stop trains.
			* {{pll\|Independent Brake\|Independent brake}} - Used to slow down or stop individual vehicles, such as locomotives.
			* {{pll\|Dynamic Brake\|Dynamic brake}} - Used to aid train brakes in slowing down trains.
			* {{pll\|Handbrake\|Handbrake}} - Used to ensure that a train or individual vehicle remains stationary indefinitely.

	* {{pll\|Independent Brake\|Independent brake}} - Used to slow down or stop individual vehicles, such as locomotives.		==== Risks ====

	* {{pll\|~~Dynamic~~ Brake\|~~Dynamic~~ brake}} ~~- Used~~ to ~~aid~~ train brakes ~~in slowing down trains~~.		Some of the main risks associated with brakes are:
			* Parked trains turning into runaways due to {{pll\|Cylinder Leaks\|brake cylinder leaks}} and no applied {{pll\|Handbrake\|handbrakes}}.
			* Forgotten applied {{pll\|Handbrake\|handbrake}} resulting in hindered {{pll\|Vehicle Catalog Overview\|pulling power}}.
			* Badly set up {{pll\|Air Brake System Overview\|brake pipe valves}} leading to limited brake availability.
			* Traction loss resulting in {{pll\|Wheelslide\|wheelslide}} if brakes are applied too hard in {{pll\|Weather\|wet conditions}}.
			* Prolonged mechanical brake usage resulting in {{pll\|Brake Shoes\|brake shoe overheating}} and loss of braking power.
			* Incorrectly setup {{pll\|Brake Cutout\|brake cutout valves}}, resulting in dysfunctional {{pll\|Train Brake\|train brakes}}.
			* Excessive {{pll\|Dynamic Brake\|dynamic brake}} use leading to {{pll\|Powertrain Overheating\|powertrain overheating}}.

	* {{pll\|Handbrake\|Handbrake}} - Used to ensure that a train or individual vehicle remains stationary indefinitely.

	[[Category:Braking\|1]]		[[Category:Braking\|1]]

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	Brakes are devices found ~~onboard the~~ rail vehicles ~~used~~ to slow them down, bring them to a halt, or keep them stationary. There are several different types of brakes that are typically present on motorized and other rolling stock, with each being advantageous for a particular purpose. They are each operated by an individual control device, usually a lever or a crank that may be located inside the cab or on the vehicle’s exterior.		Brakes are devices found on {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|rail vehicles}} serving to slow them down, bring them to a halt, or keep them stationary. There are several different types of brakes that are typically present on motorized and other rolling stock, with each being advantageous for a particular purpose. They are each operated by an individual control device, usually a lever or a crank that may be located inside the {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|cab}} or on the vehicle’s exterior.

	Application of ~~brakes~~ is almost always made to be oriented away from the driver. This is so that, in case of emergency, ~~the driver~~ can push all the levers forward as a safety measure, without needing to think of each ~~control’s individual rule~~.		Application of brake control devices is almost always made to be oriented away from the driver. This is so that, in case of emergency, you can push all the levers forward as a safety measure, without needing to think of each control individually.

	The types of brakes are:		The types of brakes are:

	~~<b>~~Train brake~~:</b><br/>~~Used to slow down or stop trains.		* {{pll\|Train Brake\|Train brake}} - Used to slow down or stop trains.

	~~<b>~~Independent brake~~:</b><br/>~~Used to slow down or stop individual vehicles, such as locomotives.		* {{pll\|Independent Brake\|Independent brake}} - Used to slow down or stop individual vehicles, such as locomotives.

	~~<b>~~Dynamic brake~~:<br/></b>~~Used to aid train brakes in slowing down trains.		* {{pll\|Dynamic Brake\|Dynamic brake}} - Used to aid train brakes in slowing down trains.

	~~<b>~~Handbrake~~:<br/></b>~~Used to ensure that a train or individual vehicle remains ~~parked~~.		* {{pll\|Handbrake\|Handbrake}} - Used to ensure that a train or individual vehicle remains stationary indefinitely.

	~~{{See also\|Train Brake\|Independent Brake\|Dynamic Brake\|Handbrake\|Brake Shoes\|Air Brake System\|Rail Vehicle Types}}~~
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	Brakes are devices found onboard the rail vehicles used to slow them down, bring them to a halt, or keep them stationary. There are several different types of brakes that are typically present on motorized and other rolling stock, with each being advantageous for a particular purpose. They are each operated by an individual control device, usually a lever or a crank that may be located inside the cab or on the vehicle’s exterior.		Brakes are devices found onboard the rail vehicles used to slow them down, bring them to a halt, or keep them stationary. There are several different types of brakes that are typically present on motorized and other rolling stock, with each being advantageous for a particular purpose. They are each operated by an individual control device, usually a lever or a crank that may be located inside the cab or on the vehicle’s exterior.

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	{{See also\|Train Brake\|Independent Brake\|Dynamic Brake\|Handbrake\|Brake Shoes\|Air Brake System\|Rail Vehicle Types}}		{{See also\|Train Brake\|Independent Brake\|Dynamic Brake\|Handbrake\|Brake Shoes\|Air Brake System\|Rail Vehicle Types}}
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Brakes are devices found onboard the rail vehicles used to slow them down, bring them to a halt, or keep them stationary. There are several different types of brakes that are typically present on motorized and other rolling stock, with each being advantageous for a particular purpose. They are each operated by an individual control device, usually a lever or a crank that may be located inside the cab or on the vehicle’s exterior.

Application of brakes is almost always made to be oriented away from the driver. This is so that, in case of emergency, the driver can push all the levers forward as a safety measure, without needing to think of each control’s individual rule.

The types of brakes are:

Train brake: Used to slow down or stop trains.

Independent brake: Used to slow down or stop individual vehicles, such as locomotives.

Dynamic brake: Used to aid train brakes in slowing down trains.

Handbrake: Used to ensure that a train or individual vehicle remains parked.

{{See also|Train Brake|Independent Brake|Dynamic Brake|Handbrake|Brake Shoes|Air Brake System|Rail Vehicle Types}}
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	Brakes are devices found on {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|rail vehicles}} ~~serving~~ to slow them down, bring them to a halt, or keep them stationary. There are several different types of ~~brakes~~ that are typically present on motorized and other rolling stock, with each being advantageous for a particular purpose. They are each operated by an individual control device, usually a lever or a crank that may be located inside the {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|cab}} or on the vehicle’s exterior.		Brakes are devices found on {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|rail vehicles}} designed to slow them down, bring them to a halt, or keep them stationary. There are several different types of braking systems that are typically present on motorized and other rolling stock, with each being advantageous for a particular purpose. They are each operated by an individual control device, usually a lever or a crank that may be located inside the {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|cab}}, or on the vehicle’s exterior.

	Application of brake control devices is almost always made to be oriented away from the driver. This is so that, in case of emergency, one can push all the levers forward as a safety measure, without needing to think of each control individually.		Application of brake control devices is almost always made to be oriented away from the driver. This is so that, in case of emergency, one can push all the levers forward as a safety measure, without needing to think of each control individually.

	The types of ~~brakes~~ are:		The types of braking systems are:

	* {{pll\|Train Brake\|Train brake}} - Used to slow down or stop trains.		* {{pll\|Train Brake\|Train brake}} - Used to slow down or stop trains.
	* {{pll\|Independent Brake\|Independent brake}} - Used to slow down or stop individual vehicles, such as locomotives.		* {{pll\|Independent Brake\|Independent brake}} - Used to slow down or stop individual vehicles, such as {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|locomotives}}.
	* {{pll\|Dynamic Brake\|Dynamic brake}} - Used to aid train brakes in slowing down trains.		* {{pll\|Dynamic Brake\|Dynamic brake}} - Used to aid train brakes in slowing down trains.
	* {{pll\|Handbrake\|Handbrake}} - Used to ensure that a train or individual vehicle remains stationary indefinitely.		* {{pll\|Handbrake\|Handbrake}} - Used to ensure that a train or individual vehicle remains stationary indefinitely.
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	Some of the main risks associated with brakes are:		Some of the main risks associated with brakes are:
	* Parked trains turning into runaways due to {{pll\|Cylinder Leaks\|brake cylinder leaks}} and no applied {{pll\|Handbrake\|handbrakes}}.		* Parked trains turning into runaways due to {{pll\|Cylinder Leaks\|brake cylinder leaks}} and no applied {{pll\|Handbrake\|handbrakes}}.
	* Forgotten applied {{pll\|Handbrake\|handbrake}} resulting in hindered {{pll\|Vehicle Catalog Overview\|pulling power}}.		* Forgotten applied {{pll\|Handbrake\|handbrake(s)}} resulting in hindered {{pll\|Vehicle Catalog Overview\|pulling power}}.
	* Badly set up {{pll\|Air Brake System Overview\|brake pipe valves}} leading to limited brake availability.		* Badly set up {{pll\|Air Brake System Overview\|brake pipe valves}} leading to limited brake availability.
	* Traction loss resulting in {{pll\|Wheelslide\|wheelslide}} if brakes are applied too hard in {{pll\|Weather\|wet conditions}}.		* Traction loss resulting in {{pll\|Wheelslide\|wheelslide}} if brakes are applied too hard in {{pll\|Weather\|wet conditions}}.
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	* Incorrectly setup {{pll\|Brake Cutout\|brake cutout valves}}, resulting in dysfunctional {{pll\|Train Brake\|train brakes}}.		* Incorrectly setup {{pll\|Brake Cutout\|brake cutout valves}}, resulting in dysfunctional {{pll\|Train Brake\|train brakes}}.
	* Excessive {{pll\|Dynamic Brake\|dynamic brake}} use leading to {{pll\|Powertrain Overheating\|powertrain overheating}}.		* Excessive {{pll\|Dynamic Brake\|dynamic brake}} use leading to {{pll\|Powertrain Overheating\|powertrain overheating}}.

			==== Warnings ====

			Depending on the session {{pll\|Difficulty\|difficulty settings}}, a flashing warning light above the {{pll\|Monitoring\|brake pipe gauge}} indicates some problems with the braking system. It may mean:
			* There is a {{pll\|Handbrake\|handbrake}} applied somewhere on the train.
			* One of the {{pll\|Air Brake System Overview\|brake pipe valves}} is incorrectly setup somewhere on the train.
			* There are more than one {{pll\|Brake Cutout\|brake control devices cut in}}, or none is, on the train.


	[[Category:Braking\|1]]		[[Category:Braking\|1]]

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	* {{pll\|Train Brake\|Train brake}} - Used to slow down or stop trains.		* {{pll\|Train Brake\|Train brake}} - Used to slow down or stop trains.
			* {{pll\|Independent Brake\|Independent brake}} - Used to slow down or stop individual vehicles, such as locomotives.
			* {{pll\|Dynamic Brake\|Dynamic brake}} - Used to aid train brakes in slowing down trains.
			* {{pll\|Handbrake\|Handbrake}} - Used to ensure that a train or individual vehicle remains stationary indefinitely.

	* {{pll\|Independent Brake\|Independent brake}} - Used to slow down or stop individual vehicles, such as locomotives.		==== Risks ====

	* {{pll\|~~Dynamic~~ Brake\|~~Dynamic~~ brake}} ~~- Used~~ to ~~aid~~ train brakes ~~in slowing down trains~~.		Some of the main risks associated with brakes are:
			* Parked trains turning into runaways due to {{pll\|Cylinder Leaks\|brake cylinder leaks}} and no applied {{pll\|Handbrake\|handbrakes}}.
			* Forgotten applied {{pll\|Handbrake\|handbrake}} resulting in hindered {{pll\|Vehicle Catalog Overview\|pulling power}}.
			* Badly set up {{pll\|Air Brake System Overview\|brake pipe valves}} leading to limited brake availability.
			* Traction loss resulting in {{pll\|Wheelslide\|wheelslide}} if brakes are applied too hard in {{pll\|Weather\|wet conditions}}.
			* Prolonged mechanical brake usage resulting in {{pll\|Brake Shoes\|brake shoe overheating}} and loss of braking power.
			* Incorrectly setup {{pll\|Brake Cutout\|brake cutout valves}}, resulting in dysfunctional {{pll\|Train Brake\|train brakes}}.
			* Excessive {{pll\|Dynamic Brake\|dynamic brake}} use leading to {{pll\|Powertrain Overheating\|powertrain overheating}}.

	* {{pll\|Handbrake\|Handbrake}} - Used to ensure that a train or individual vehicle remains stationary indefinitely.

	[[Category:Braking\|1]]		[[Category:Braking\|1]]

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	Brakes are devices found on {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|rail vehicles}} designed to slow them down, bring them to a halt, or keep them stationary. There are several different types of braking systems that are typically present on motorized and other rolling stock, with each ~~being advantageous~~ for a ~~particular~~ purpose. They are each operated by ~~an individual~~ control ~~device~~, usually ~~a lever~~ or ~~a crank~~ that may be located inside the {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|cab}}, or on ~~the vehicle’s~~ exterior.		Brakes are devices found on {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|rail vehicles}} designed to slow them down, bring them to a halt, or keep them stationary. There are several different types of braking systems that are typically present on motorized and other rolling stock, with each offering advantages for a specific purpose. They are each operated by respective control devices, usually levers or cranks that may be located inside the vehicle's {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|cab}}, or on its exterior.

	Application of brake control devices is almost always made to be oriented away from the driver. This is so that, in case of emergency, one can push all the levers forward as a safety measure, without needing to think of each control individually.		Application of brake control devices is almost always made to be oriented away from the driver. This is so that, in case of emergency, one can push all the levers forward as a safety measure, without needing to think of each control individually.
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	Some of the main risks associated with brakes are:		Some of the main risks associated with brakes are:
	* Parked trains turning into runaways due to {{pll\|Cylinder Leaks\|brake cylinder leaks}} and ~~no applied~~ {{pll\|Handbrake\|handbrakes}}.		* Parked trains turning into runaways due to {{pll\|Cylinder Leaks\|brake cylinder leaks}} and misapplied {{pll\|Handbrake\|handbrakes}}.
	* Forgotten applied {{pll\|Handbrake\|handbrake(s)}} resulting in hindered {{pll\|Vehicle Catalog Overview\|pulling power}}.		* Forgotten applied {{pll\|Handbrake\|handbrake(s)}} resulting in hindered {{pll\|Vehicle Catalog Overview\|pulling power}}.
	* Badly set up {{pll\|Air Brake System Overview\|brake pipe valves}} leading to limited brake availability.		* Badly set up {{pll\|Air Brake System Overview\|brake pipe valves}} leading to limited train brake availability.
	* Traction loss resulting in {{pll\|Wheelslide\|wheelslide}} if brakes are applied too hard in {{pll\|Weather\|wet conditions}}.		* Traction loss resulting in {{pll\|Wheelslide\|wheelslide}} if brakes are applied too hard in {{pll\|Weather\|wet conditions}}.
	* Prolonged mechanical brake usage resulting in {{pll\|Brake Shoes\|brake shoe overheating}} and loss of braking power.		* Prolonged mechanical brake usage resulting in {{pll\|Brake Shoes\|brake shoe overheating}} and loss of braking power.
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	==== Warnings ====		==== Warnings ====

	Depending on the session {{pll\|Difficulty\|difficulty settings}}, a flashing warning light above the {{pll\|Monitoring\|brake pipe gauge}} indicates ~~some~~ problems with the braking system. ~~It may mean~~:		Depending on the session {{pll\|Difficulty\|difficulty settings}}, a flashing warning light above the {{pll\|Monitoring\|brake pipe gauge}} indicates certain problems with the braking system. They are:
	* There is a {{pll\|Handbrake\|handbrake}} applied somewhere on the train.		* There is a {{pll\|Handbrake\|handbrake}} applied somewhere on the train.
	* One of the {{pll\|Air Brake System Overview\|brake pipe valves}} is incorrectly setup somewhere on the train.		* One of the {{pll\|Air Brake System Overview\|brake pipe valves}} is incorrectly setup somewhere on the train.