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Train brake is applied by a {{pll|Air Brake System Overview|control device}} found in motorized rail vehicles. | Train brake is applied by a {{pll|Air Brake System Overview|control device}} found in {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|motorized rail vehicles}}. Train brake application functions by getting air dumped from the {{pll|Air Brake System Overview|brake pipe}} to the atmosphere. This makes {{pll|Air Brake System Overview|auxiliary reservoirs}} feed their stored pressure to {{pll|Air Brake System Overview|brake cylinders}}, pressing {{pll|Brake Shoes|brake shoes}} against the wheels and braking the train. | ||
Latest revision as of 20:10, 17 March 2025
Train brake is applied by a control device found in motorized rail vehicles. Train brake application functions by getting air dumped from the brake pipe to the atmosphere. This makes auxiliary reservoirs feed their stored pressure to brake cylinders, pressing brake shoes against the wheels and braking the train.