Wheelslide: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 23:47, 16 April 2025

Poor traction can make wheels of rail vehicles lock up and slide, if too much braking force is applied. Sliding creates severe damage to the wheels and extends the stopping distance significantly, which can result in collision .

If you experience wheelslide, apply traction loss prevention methods immediately.

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-Poor {{pll|Traction Overview|traction}} quality can lead to wheels locking up and sliding, if too much {{pll|Braking Overview|braking force}} is applied. If the {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|train}} is in motion, this would cause the wheels to slide over the rails, creating severe {{pll|Wheels & Brakes Damage|wear}} and the loss of stopping power.
+Poor {{pll|Traction Overview|traction}} can make wheels of {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|rail vehicles}} lock up and slide, if too much {{pll|Braking Overview|braking force}} is applied. Sliding creates severe {{pll|Wheels & Brakes Damage|damage to the wheels}} and extends the stopping distance significantly, which can result in {{pll|Damage Overview|collision}}.
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-In case of wheelslide, it is necessary to immediately reduce {{pll|Brake Shoes|mechanical braking power}}. To prevent it, the driver can take longer distances to slow down or rely on {{pll|Braking Overview|alternative braking methods}}, such as {{pll|Dynamic Brake|dynamic brakes}}. Using sand can help too, but only on {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|motorized vehicles}} equipped with {{pll|Sander|sanders}}, and not {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|cars}}.
+If you experience wheelslide, apply {{pll|Traction Overview|traction loss prevention methods}} immediately.
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-{{See also|Traction|Wheelslip|Sander|Wheels & Brakes Damage|Braking}}
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