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Brakes are devices found on {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|rail vehicles}} | 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. |
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Brakes are devices found on 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 cab , or on the vehicle’s exterior.