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Message definition (Traction Overview ) 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}}.
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.
