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Old 20th December 2009, 18:43
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Originally Posted by steam for ever View Post
It is noted that Diesels have bad braking systems compared to steam.


Can we not have direct pressure brakes on modern traction?

Where did this information come from ?


Were disc brakes not an improvement then ?

Having spent many years selling brake components to the transport industry brakes are of particular interest to me and I would like to find out a lot more on loco braking systems.
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Last edited by pre65; 20th December 2009 at 19:00.