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	The {{pll\|Air Brake System Overview\|compressed air brake system}} can be monitored via brake gauges, typically located in the {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|cab of a motorized vehicle}}.		The {{pll\|Air Brake System Overview\|compressed air brake system}} can be monitored via brake gauges, typically located in the {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|cab of a motorized vehicle}}.

	~~Reading of the~~ {{pll\|Air Brake System Overview\|~~main~~ reservoir}} should always be near 8 bar, as it is automatically refilled by the {{pll\|Compressor\|compressor}}.		{{pll\|Air Brake System Overview\|Main reservoir}} pressure should always be at, or near, 8 bar, and it is automatically refilled by the {{pll\|Compressor\|compressor}}.

	{{pll\|Air Brake System Overview\|Brake pipe}} operating pressures are between 3.5 bar when the brake is fully applied and 5 bar when it is fully released. Brake pipe pressure is usually represented by a black or white needle on the brake pipe gauge.		{{pll\|Air Brake System Overview\|Brake pipe}} operating pressures are between 3.5 bar when the brake is fully applied and 5 bar when it is fully released. Brake pipe pressure is usually represented by a black or white needle on the brake pipe gauge, and its pressure is controlled by the {{pll\|Train Brake\|train brake}} control device.

	{{pll\|Air Brake System Overview\|Brake cylinder}} pressure goes between 0 and 3.75 bar and represents the actual braking force {{pll\|Brake Shoes\|applied to the wheels}}. Brake cylinder pressure is usually represented by a red needle on the brake pipe gauge.		{{pll\|Air Brake System Overview\|Brake cylinder}} pressure goes between 0 and 3.75 bar and represents the actual braking force {{pll\|Brake Shoes\|applied to the wheels}}. Brake cylinder pressure is usually represented by a red needle on the brake pipe gauge.
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	Since gauges display pressures relative to the atmospheric pressure, the actual absolute pressures are approximately 1 bar higher than what's indicated on the gauge and used in technical documentation.		Since gauges display pressures relative to the atmospheric pressure, the actual absolute pressures are approximately 1 bar higher than what's indicated on the gauge and used in technical documentation.

	~~To help improve visibility of~~ brake cylinder reading, there is a ~~gadget called~~ Brake Cylinder LED Bar, which can be bought in one of the {{pll\|Shops\|shops}}.		For better brake cylinder reading visibility, there is a Brake Cylinder LED Bar {{pll\|Gadget Installation\|gadget}}, which can be bought in one of the {{pll\|Shops\|shops}}.

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	Since gauges display pressures relative to the atmospheric pressure, the actual absolute pressures are approximately 1 bar higher than what's indicated on the gauge and used in technical documentation.		Since gauges display pressures relative to the atmospheric pressure, the actual absolute pressures are approximately 1 bar higher than what's indicated on the gauge and used in technical documentation.

	To help improve visibility of brake cylinder reading, there is a gadget called Brake Cylinder LED Bar, which can be bought in one of the {pll\|Shops\|shops}}.		To help improve visibility of brake cylinder reading, there is a gadget called Brake Cylinder LED Bar, which can be bought in one of the {{pll\|Shops\|shops}}.

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-The brake system can be monitored via brake gauges, typically located in the cab of a motorized vehicle. The main reservoir reading should always be high, up to 8 bar and it is automatically refilled by the compressor. Brake pipe operating pressures are between 3.5 bar when the brake is fully applied and 5 bar when fully released (since gauges display pressures relative to the atmospheric pressure, the actual absolute pressures are approximately 1 bar higher than indicated on the gauge). Brake cylinder pressure goes between 0 and 3.75 bar and represents the actual braking force applied to the wheels. As brake gauges are sometimes shared by multiple needles, the brake cylinder pressure is normally represented by a red needle on the brake pipe gauge.
+The {{pll|Air Brake System Overview|compressed air brake system}} can be monitored via brake gauges, typically located in the {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|cab of a motorized vehicle}}.
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	The brake system can be monitored via brake gauges, typically located in the cab of a motorized vehicle. The main reservoir reading should always be high, up to 8 bar and it is automatically refilled by the compressor. Brake pipe operating pressures are between 3.5 bar when the brake is fully applied and 5 bar when fully released (since gauges display pressures relative to the atmospheric pressure, the actual absolute pressures are approximately 1 bar higher than indicated on the gauge). Brake cylinder pressure goes between 0 and 3.75 bar and represents the actual braking force applied to the wheels. As brake gauges are sometimes shared by multiple needles, the brake cylinder pressure is normally represented by a red needle on the brake pipe gauge.		The brake system can be monitored via brake gauges, typically located in the cab of a motorized vehicle. The main reservoir reading should always be high, up to 8 bar and it is automatically refilled by the compressor. Brake pipe operating pressures are between 3.5 bar when the brake is fully applied and 5 bar when fully released (since gauges display pressures relative to the atmospheric pressure, the actual absolute pressures are approximately 1 bar higher than indicated on the gauge). Brake cylinder pressure goes between 0 and 3.75 bar and represents the actual braking force applied to the wheels. As brake gauges are sometimes shared by multiple needles, the brake cylinder pressure is normally represented by a red needle on the brake pipe gauge.

	{{See also\|Air Brake System Overview\|Cylinder Leaks\|Manual Cylinder Release\|Train Brake\|Independent Brake\|Brake Shoes}}		{{See also\|Air Brake System Overview\|Cylinder Leaks\|Manual Cylinder Release\|Train Brake\|Independent Brake\|Brake Shoes}}
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The brake system can be monitored via brake gauges, typically located in the cab of a motorized vehicle. The main reservoir reading should always be high, up to 8 bar and it is automatically refilled by the compressor. Brake pipe operating pressures are between 3.5 bar when the brake is fully applied and 5 bar when fully released (since gauges display pressures relative to the atmospheric pressure, the actual absolute pressures are approximately 1 bar higher than indicated on the gauge). Brake cylinder pressure goes between 0 and 3.75 bar and represents the actual braking force applied to the wheels. As brake gauges are sometimes shared by multiple needles, the brake cylinder pressure is normally represented by a red needle on the brake pipe gauge.

{{See also|Air Brake System Overview|Cylinder Leaks|Manual Cylinder Release|Train Brake|Independent Brake|Brake Shoes}}
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