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Breakers are switches that isolate and protect separate {{pll|Electricity|electrical systems}} on {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|motorized rail vehicles}}. Breakers are typically present on post-{{pll|Steam Overview|steam}} era rolling stock, and allow each of these electrical systems to be toggled on and off, individually. There are a few types electrical systems: | Breakers are switches that isolate and protect separate {{pll|Electricity|electrical systems}} on {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|motorized rail vehicles}}. Breakers are typically present on post-{{pll|Steam Overview|steam}} era rolling stock, and allow each of these electrical systems to be toggled on and off, individually. There are a few types of electrical systems: | ||
<b>Starter</b> <b>–</b> This breaker enables ignition of {{pll|Internal Combustion Engine|internal combustion engines}}. | <b>Starter</b> <b>–</b> This breaker enables ignition of {{pll|Internal Combustion Engine|internal combustion engines}}. |
Revision as of 15:51, 13 March 2025
Breakers are switches that isolate and protect separate electrical systems on motorized rail vehicles . Breakers are typically present on post-steam era rolling stock, and allow each of these electrical systems to be toggled on and off, individually. There are a few types of electrical systems:
Starter – This breaker enables ignition of internal combustion engines .
Electrics – This breaker enables accessories that run on electricity, such as compressors , lights and wipers . On steam locomotives, the equivalent of this breaker is the dynamo valve.
Traction Motors (TM) – This breaker enables traction motors on vehicles with electric powertrains . In case of overheating , traction motors can trip the breaker, which then needs to be manually re-enabled.