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Engine and compression braking, featured only on some motorized vehicles, does not provide a very powerful braking force for large trains, but it can slow them down over time if used tactfully. The lower the RPM, the weaker the braking force, and at low enough speeds it can practically have no effect. To bring a vehicle to a complete halt, | Engine and compression braking, featured only on some motorized vehicles, does not provide a very powerful braking force for large trains, but it can slow them down over time if used {{pll|Driving Efficiency|tactfully}}. The lower the RPM, the weaker the braking force, and at low enough speeds it can practically have no effect. To bring a vehicle to a complete halt, use {{pll|Braking Overview|braking methods}} that rely on brake shoes. |
Latest revision as of 16:29, 11 March 2025
Engine and compression braking, featured only on some motorized vehicles, does not provide a very powerful braking force for large trains, but it can slow them down over time if used tactfully . The lower the RPM, the weaker the braking force, and at low enough speeds it can practically have no effect. To bring a vehicle to a complete halt, use braking methods that rely on brake shoes.