Dangers of High Speed Trains Pushed from the Rear
Greg Gritton schrieb:
Nope, "power braking: is common, even on passenger trains.
The locomotives used on VIA Rail Canada's transcontinental passenger
train are set up like the HST. i.e., if the air brakes are applied, the
power is automatically shut off. That means the drivers cannot power
brake. Other passenger locomotives will allow power braking, but it is
discouraged.
With the possible exception of the auto train, I believe VIA's
transcontinental train is the longest passenger train in North America.
How long is it?
Regards, ULF
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