Re: Braking

[David Johnson <trainman@ozemail.com.au>]

jjjim wrote:

> 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?

A lot of Sydney trains only have standard tread brakes.  The newer cars have
blended regen braking.  A computer releases the brakes whilst the motors are
doing the braking.

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David Johnson
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