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Old November 12th 04, 04:17 PM posted to misc.transport.rail.europe,uk.railway,uk.transport.london
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"James Robinson" wrote in message
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"Roger T." wrote:

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.

Didn't know about the newer VIA locos.


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