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All vehicles come equipped with | All {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|rail vehicles}} come equipped with handbrakes, typically operated manually, by one or more yellow cranks. Handbrakes are used to override the {{pll|Brake Shoes|brake shoes}} to a desired braking force, regardless of the {{pll|Air Brake System Overview|compressed air brake's}} input. Because they’re not operated by air pressure, handbrakes are immune to {{pll|Cylinder Leaks|leaks}} in the system and therefore have permanent effect. They are used on parked vehicles to ensure that they remain still. |
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All rail vehicles come equipped with handbrakes, typically operated manually, by one or more yellow cranks. Handbrakes are used to override the brake shoes to a desired braking force, regardless of the compressed air brake's input. Because they’re not operated by air pressure, handbrakes are immune to leaks in the system and therefore have permanent effect. They are used on parked vehicles to ensure that they remain still.