Traction Overview - Revision history

Slobodan: Tweaks

2025-03-15T00:07:52Z

Tweaks

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	With {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|rail vehicles}}, traction can be described as the property of the vehicle's wheels to maintain torque on rails without slipping, whether it is by {{pll\|Throttle\|accelerating}} or {{pll\|Braking Overview\|braking}}. This property depends on a number of factors, including the {{pll\|Vehicle Catalog Overview\|weight}} of the vehicle, {{pll\|Vehicle Catalog Overview\|number of powered axles}}, {{pll\|Vehicle Catalog Overview\|load rating}}, {{pll\|Grade Signs\|track grade}} and {{pll\|Weather\|weather conditions}}.		With {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|rail vehicles}}, traction can be described as the property of the vehicle's wheels to maintain torque on rails without slipping, whether it is by {{pll\|Throttle\|accelerating}}, or by {{pll\|Braking Overview\|braking}}. This property depends on a number of factors, including the {{pll\|Vehicle Catalog Overview\|weight}} of the vehicle, {{pll\|Vehicle Catalog Overview\|number of powered axles}}, {{pll\|Vehicle Catalog Overview\|load rating}}, {{pll\|Grade Signs\|track grade}} and {{pll\|Weather\|weather conditions}}.

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	Most ~~{{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|~~rail vehicles}} are designed to function without loss of traction in ~~{{pll\|Weather\|~~dry conditions}}, but the rails become slippery when ~~{{pll\|Weather\|~~wet}}. In wet conditions, gentle applications are advised when accelerating and braking, especially on grades, which also extends the distance at which such actions need to be taken.		Most rail vehicles are designed to function without loss of traction in dry conditions, but the rails become slippery when wet. In wet conditions, gentle applications are advised when accelerating and braking, especially on grades, which also extends the distance at which such actions need to be taken.

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	Loss of traction causes wheels to either {{pll\|Wheelslip\|slip}} or {{pll\|Wheelslide\|slide}}. Apart from notable {{pll\|Wheels & Brakes Damage\|damage to wheels}}, poor traction judgement can also lead to severe {{pll\|~~Body~~ Damage\|~~collision~~ damage}} and {{pll\|Derailing\|derailments}}.		Loss of traction causes wheels to either {{pll\|Wheelslip\|slip}} or {{pll\|Wheelslide\|slide}}. Apart from notable {{pll\|Wheels & Brakes Damage\|damage to wheels}}, poor traction judgement can also lead to severe {{pll\|Damage Overview\|damage}} and {{pll\|Derailing\|derailments}}.

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	To prevent traction loss in wet conditions, use the {{pll\|Sander\|sander}} ~~when needed, give more distance and apply throttle and brakes~~, add {{pll\|Multiple-Unit\|more locomotives}} or a {{pll\|Slug\|slug}} to a train as necessary, pay attention to {{pll\|Weathercast Poster\|weathercast}} and generally better {{pll\|Driving Efficiency\|utilize grades and momentum}}.		To prevent traction loss in wet conditions have gentler interactions with throttle and brake, give more space, use the {{pll\|Sander\|sander}}, add {{pll\|Multiple-Unit\|more locomotives}} or a {{pll\|Slug\|slug}} to a train as necessary, pay attention to {{pll\|Weathercast Poster\|weathercast}}, and generally better {{pll\|Driving Efficiency\|utilize grades and momentum}}.

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Leko at 14:53, 13 March 2025

2025-03-13T14:53:16Z

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	To prevent traction loss in wet conditions, use the {{pll\|Sander\|sander}} when needed, give more distance and apply throttle and brakes, add {{pll\|Multiple-Unit\|more locomotives}} or a {{pll\|Slug\|slug}} to a train as necessary, pay attention to pll\|Weathercast Poster\|weathercast}} and generally better {{pll\|Driving Efficiency\|utilize grades and momentum}}.		To prevent traction loss in wet conditions, use the {{pll\|Sander\|sander}} when needed, give more distance and apply throttle and brakes, add {{pll\|Multiple-Unit\|more locomotives}} or a {{pll\|Slug\|slug}} to a train as necessary, pay attention to {{pll\|Weathercast Poster\|weathercast}} and generally better {{pll\|Driving Efficiency\|utilize grades and momentum}}.

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Slobodan: Prevention methods

2025-03-10T16:08:18Z

Prevention methods

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	~~In most situations~~, ~~using a~~ {{pll\|Sander\|sander}} ~~can help increase traction. There are cases where adding~~ a {{pll\|Slug\|slug}} to ~~the~~ train ~~can help~~, ~~too~~.		To prevent traction loss in wet conditions, use the {{pll\|Sander\|sander}} when needed, give more distance and apply throttle and brakes, add {{pll\|Multiple-Unit\|more locomotives}} or a {{pll\|Slug\|slug}} to a train as necessary, pay attention to pll\|Weathercast Poster\|weathercast}} and generally better {{pll\|Driving Efficiency\|utilize grades and momentum}}.

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Slobodan: Tweaks

2025-03-10T15:52:48Z

Tweaks

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	Most {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|rail vehicles}} are designed to function without loss of traction in {{pll\|Weather\|dry conditions}}, but the rails become slippery when {{pll\|Weather\|wet}}. In wet conditions, gentle applications are advised when accelerating and braking, especially on grades.		Most {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|rail vehicles}} are designed to function without loss of traction in {{pll\|Weather\|dry conditions}}, but the rails become slippery when {{pll\|Weather\|wet}}. In wet conditions, gentle applications are advised when accelerating and braking, especially on grades, which also extends the distance at which such actions need to be taken.

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	Vehicles that can carry significant amounts of fuel or cargo onboard, such as {{pll\|Steam Overview\|steam locomotives}}, may experience drastic differences in traction depending on their ~~load~~.		Vehicles that can carry significant amounts of fuel or cargo onboard, such as {{pll\|Steam Overview\|steam locomotives}}, may experience drastic differences in traction depending on their weight.
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Slobodan: Cleanup

2025-03-10T15:35:38Z

Cleanup

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	~~In the context of~~ {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|~~trains~~}}, traction can be described as a property of wheels to torque ~~over~~ rails without {{pll\|~~Wheelslip~~\|~~slipping~~}}. It depends on a number of factors, including the {{pll\|~~Hauling Score~~\|weight of a vehicle}}, {{pll\|Vehicle Catalog Overview\|number of powered axles, ~~torque~~}}, {{pll\|Grade Signs\|track grade}} and {{pll\|Weather\|weather conditions}}.		With {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|rail vehicles}}, traction can be described as the property of the vehicle's wheels to maintain torque on rails without slipping, whether it is by {{pll\|Throttle\|accelerating}} or {{pll\|Braking Overview\|braking}}. This property depends on a number of factors, including the {{pll\|Vehicle Catalog Overview\|weight}} of the vehicle, {{pll\|Vehicle Catalog Overview\|number of powered axles}}, {{pll\|Vehicle Catalog Overview\|load rating}}, {{pll\|Grade Signs\|track grade}} and {{pll\|Weather\|weather conditions}}.

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	Most {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|vehicles}} are designed to function without loss of traction in {{pll\|Weather\|dry conditions}}, but the rails become slippery when ~~it’s~~ {{pll\|Weather\|~~raining~~}}. In ~~that case~~, gentle applications are advised when ~~{{pll\|Throttle\|~~accelerating}} and ~~{{pll\|Braking Overview\|~~braking}}, especially on grades.		Most {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|rail vehicles}} are designed to function without loss of traction in {{pll\|Weather\|dry conditions}}, but the rails become slippery when {{pll\|Weather\|wet}}. In wet conditions, gentle applications are advised when accelerating and braking, especially on grades.

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	Loss of traction causes wheels to either {{pll\|Wheelslip\|slip}} or {{pll\|Wheelslide\|slide}}. Apart from ~~the imminent~~ {{pll\|Wheels & Brakes Damage\|~~wear~~}}, poor ~~judgment~~ can lead to severe {{pll\|Body Damage\|~~collisions~~}} and {{pll\|Derailing\|derailments}}.		Loss of traction causes wheels to either {{pll\|Wheelslip\|slip}} or {{pll\|Wheelslide\|slide}}. Apart from notable {{pll\|Wheels & Brakes Damage\|damage to wheels}}, poor traction judgement can also lead to severe {{pll\|Body Damage\|collision damage}} and {{pll\|Derailing\|derailments}}.

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	In most situations, ~~to help increase traction, the driver can use an onboard~~ {{pll\|Sander\|sander}}. There are cases where adding a {{pll\|Slug\|slug}} to the train can help too.		In most situations, using a {{pll\|Sander\|sander}} can help increase traction. There are cases where adding a {{pll\|Slug\|slug}} to the train can help, too.

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	Vehicles that can carry significant amounts of fuel or cargo onboard, such as {{pll\|Steam Overview\|steam~~}} {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|~~locomotives}}, may experience drastic differences in traction depending on their ~~{{pll\|Hauling Score\|~~load}}.		Vehicles that can carry significant amounts of fuel or cargo onboard, such as {{pll\|Steam Overview\|steam locomotives}}, may experience drastic differences in traction depending on their load.
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	~~{{See also\|Sander\|Wheelslip\|Wheelslide\|Slug\|Weather}}~~
	[[Category:Traction\|1]]		[[Category:Traction\|1]]

Leko at 10:33, 10 March 2025

2025-03-10T10:33:18Z

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	In the context of {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|trains}}, traction can be described as a property of wheels to torque over rails without slipping. It depends on a number of factors, including the weight of a vehicle, number of powered axles, torque, {{pll\|Grade Signs\|track grade}} and {{pll\|Weather\|weather conditions}}.		In the context of {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|trains}}, traction can be described as a property of wheels to torque over rails without {{pll\|Wheelslip\|slipping}}. It depends on a number of factors, including the {{pll\|Hauling Score\|weight of a vehicle}}, {{pll\|Vehicle Catalog Overview\|number of powered axles, torque}}, {{pll\|Grade Signs\|track grade}} and {{pll\|Weather\|weather conditions}}.

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	Vehicles that can carry significant amounts of fuel or cargo onboard, such as {{pll\|Steam Overview\|steam}} {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|locomotives}}, may experience drastic differences in traction depending on their load.		Vehicles that can carry significant amounts of fuel or cargo onboard, such as {{pll\|Steam Overview\|steam}} {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|locomotives}}, may experience drastic differences in traction depending on their {{pll\|Hauling Score\|load}}.
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	{{See also\|Sander\|Wheelslip\|Wheelslide\|Slug\|Weather}}		{{See also\|Sander\|Wheelslip\|Wheelslide\|Slug\|Weather}}
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Leko at 10:24, 10 March 2025

2025-03-10T10:24:20Z

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	In the context of trains, traction can be described as a property of wheels to torque over rails without slipping. It depends on a number of factors, including the weight of a vehicle, number of powered axles, torque, track grade and weather conditions.		In the context of {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|trains}}, traction can be described as a property of wheels to torque over rails without slipping. It depends on a number of factors, including the weight of a vehicle, number of powered axles, torque, {{pll\|Grade Signs\|track grade}} and {{pll\|Weather\|weather conditions}}.

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	Most vehicles are designed to function without loss of traction in dry conditions, but the rails become slippery when it’s raining. In that case, gentle applications are advised when accelerating and braking, especially on grades.		Most {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|vehicles}} are designed to function without loss of traction in {{pll\|Weather\|dry conditions}}, but the rails become slippery when it’s {{pll\|Weather\|raining}}. In that case, gentle applications are advised when {{pll\|Throttle\|accelerating}} and {{pll\|Braking Overview\|braking}}, especially on grades.

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	Loss of traction causes wheels to either slip or slide. Apart from the imminent wear, poor judgment can lead to severe collisions and derailments.		Loss of traction causes wheels to either {{pll\|Wheelslip\|slip}} or {{pll\|Wheelslide\|slide}}. Apart from the imminent {{pll\|Wheels & Brakes Damage\|wear}}, poor judgment can lead to severe {{pll\|Body Damage\|collisions}} and {{pll\|Derailing\|derailments}}.

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	Most cabs are equipped with an indicator for traction loss, commonly a blinking warning light and sometimes with a buzzer too.		Most {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|cabs}} are equipped with an indicator for traction loss, commonly a blinking warning light and sometimes with a buzzer too.

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	In most situations, to help increase traction, the driver can use an onboard sander. There are cases where adding a slug to the train can help too.		In most situations, to help increase traction, the driver can use an onboard {{pll\|Sander\|sander}}. There are cases where adding a {{pll\|Slug\|slug}} to the train can help too.

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	Vehicles that can carry significant amounts of fuel or cargo onboard, such as steam locomotives, may experience drastic differences in traction depending on their load.		Vehicles that can carry significant amounts of fuel or cargo onboard, such as {{pll\|Steam Overview\|steam}} {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|locomotives}}, may experience drastic differences in traction depending on their load.
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	{{See also\|Sander\|Wheelslip\|Wheelslide\|Slug\|Weather}}		{{See also\|Sander\|Wheelslip\|Wheelslide\|Slug\|Weather}}
	[[Category:Traction\|1]]		[[Category:Traction\|1]]

Nenad: importing old manual

2025-02-28T15:58:06Z

importing old manual

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Nenad: importing old manual

2025-02-28T15:29:34Z

importing old manual

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In the context of trains, traction can be described as a property of wheels to torque over rails without slipping. It depends on a number of factors, including the weight of a vehicle, number of powered axles, torque, track grade and weather conditions.


Most vehicles are designed to function without loss of traction in dry conditions, but the rails become slippery when it’s raining. In that case, gentle applications are advised when accelerating and braking, especially on grades.


Loss of traction causes wheels to either slip or slide. Apart from the imminent wear, poor judgment can lead to severe collisions and derailments.


Most cabs are equipped with an indicator for traction loss, commonly a blinking warning light and sometimes with a buzzer too.


In most situations, to help increase traction, the driver can use an onboard sander. There are cases where adding a slug to the train can help too.


Vehicles that can carry significant amounts of fuel or cargo onboard, such as steam locomotives, may experience drastic differences in traction depending on their load.
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{{See also|Sander|Wheelslip|Wheelslide|Slug|Weather}}
[[Category:Traction]]