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Train brake is applied by a {{pll|Air Brake System Overview|control device}} found in motorized rail vehicles. | Train brake is applied by a {{pll|Air Brake System Overview|control device}} found in {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|motorized rail vehicles}}. Train brake application functions by getting air dumped from the {{pll|Air Brake System Overview|brake pipe}} to the atmosphere. This makes {{pll|Air Brake System Overview|auxiliary reservoirs}} feed their stored pressure to {{pll|Air Brake System Overview|brake cylinders}}, pressing {{pll|Brake Shoes|brake shoes}} against the wheels and braking the train. |
Latest revision as of 20:10, 17 March 2025
Train brake is applied by a control device found in motorized rail vehicles . Train brake application functions by getting air dumped from the brake pipe to the atmosphere. This makes auxiliary reservoirs feed their stored pressure to brake cylinders , pressing brake shoes against the wheels and braking the train.