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Old November 11th 04, 08:27 PM posted to misc.transport.rail.europe,uk.railway,uk.transport.london
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Default Dangers of High Speed Trains Pushed from the Rear

"Nev Arthur"

"Roger T." wrote
It's typical in North America to "power brake". In power braking, the
throttle is left in notch two or three, the independent brake in full
release while the train is brought to a stand with the train brake
working
against the throttle. Is this not possible in the UK?

Not with the stuff I drive. Why would you do that?
Nev

To Keep the slack stretched. Remember, even North American passenger trains
have slack. An inch or so in every coupling between each car.


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