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Brake cutout is a valve most {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|motorized rail vehicles}} come equipped with, that cuts their {{pll|Train Brake|train brake control valve}} from the rest of the train. This valve is typically located under the train brake control device, in the vehicle's {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|cab}}. | Brake cutout is a valve most {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|motorized rail vehicles}} come equipped with, that cuts their {{pll|Train Brake|train brake control valve}} from the rest of the train. This valve is typically located under the train brake control device, in the vehicle's {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|cab}}. | ||
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The brake cutout valves are there to ensure that, in a train with many motorized vehicles, only one train brake control device is enabled. If there were multiple, {{pll|Braking Overview|conflicts}} would occur, potentially resulting in dysfunctional brakes and a disaster. | The brake cutout valves are there to ensure that, in a train with many motorized vehicles, only one train brake control device is enabled. If there were multiple, {{pll|Braking Overview|conflicts}} would occur, potentially resulting in dysfunctional brakes and a disaster. | ||
Latest revision as of 17:26, 17 March 2025
Brake cutout is a valve most motorized rail vehicles come equipped with, that cuts their train brake control valve from the rest of the train. This valve is typically located under the train brake control device, in the vehicle's cab.
The brake cutout valves are there to ensure that, in a train with many motorized vehicles, only one train brake control device is enabled. If there were multiple, conflicts would occur, potentially resulting in dysfunctional brakes and a disaster.
When the train brake is cut out on a vehicle, its control device is no longer functional. However, the vehicle is still able to brake, as controlled by another vehicle's train brake.
The cutout valve only affects the train brake control device, but other brake types, such as independent, can still be used freely.