Thread: Doubts raised over train brakes (BBC News)
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Old 14th January 2010, 10:00
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Are "modern" diesel locos fitted with disc brakes ?

Are they air or vacuum operated ?

And do they have regenerative braking capability ?
The only ones i know about are 67s disc brakes and blocks as a parking brake.
Air brakes.
Pass on the last one???

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