Braking

[jjjim <jjjim@bigpond.com>]

Ok  hmmm,  Someone should know this..   How much engine braking is used
in day to day stopping  / slowing on an elctric train,  thats stopping
every 2 mins,  Its obvious the motors are used to stop, but are any
Conventional brakes used until nearly stopped,   Or is it pretty much
all engine braking?    Im refering to Brissy here ,  But Sydney I noticd
the ol brake linings smoking up nicely leaving a great smell *cough* in
the carriage,  Dont get that in brissy,   Is there some differences in
brake usage or something?

Jim