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Engine braking is an alternative way of slowing down a | Engine braking is an alternative way of {{pll|Braking Overview|slowing down}} a {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|motorized rail vehicle}}, without {{pll|Wheels & Brakes Damage|wearing}} and {{pll|Brake Shoes|overheating the brake shoes}}. It is a property of {{pll|Internal Combustion Engine|internal combustion engines}}, utilized as a type of {{pll|Dynamic Brake|dynamic braking}} on vehicles with a {{pll|Mechanical Transmission|diesel-mechanical powertrain}}. |
Latest revision as of 16:29, 11 March 2025
Engine braking is an alternative way of slowing down a motorized rail vehicle , without wearing and overheating the brake shoes . It is a property of internal combustion engines , utilized as a type of dynamic braking on vehicles with a diesel-mechanical powertrain .