Brake force

Brake force, also known as Brake Power, is a measure of braking power of a vehicle.

In the case of railways, it is important that staff are aware of the brake force of a locomotive so sufficient brake power will be available on trains, particularly heavy freight trains.

See also

  • Tractive effort
  • Continuous tractive effort
  • Power at rail

References

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