So this is how trains brake

"OkCars- 22k Crossroads" (okcars) 06/01/2014 at 02:59 • Filed to: None

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Cherry_man1 > OkCars- 22k Crossroads 06/01/2014 at 03:06

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what country is that from cause that's not an US train or Canadian cause we have no locos or cars with one axel unless that's and Acela but even those have different brakes

OkCars- 22k Crossroads > Cherry_man1 06/01/2014 at 03:08

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I dont know, i was looking for cars pictures in google and then i saw this image and thought it was interesting for oppo.

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > Cherry_man1 06/01/2014 at 03:30

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Germany

Wikimedia source

BKRM3 > OkCars- 22k Crossroads 06/01/2014 at 06:46

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In Philly we just got new commuter rail trains made by Hyundai. I can't find a close up of the wheels but they have MASSIVE rotors and calipers. If you zoom in here you can see them

cnessel27 > BKRM3 06/01/2014 at 08:56

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Are those one the outside of the wheels?

doodon2whls > Cherry_man1 06/01/2014 at 10:07

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The other axle on that 'truck' is probably out of the frame of that picture - above it.

There are a few brake configurations I have seen on trains: inboard disc brakes, outboard disc brakes, and direct shoe brakes on the wheels.

Some trolleys and light rail also have pads that can be dropped to the rail as a park or emergency brake.

BKRM3 > cnessel27 06/01/2014 at 12:00

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Yep!

cnessel27 > BKRM3 06/01/2014 at 12:36

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Neat!

JACU - I've got bonifides. > OkCars- 22k Crossroads 06/02/2014 at 10:21

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A Hyundai with inboard disc brakes. Won't wonders never cease? (Said Mrs. Wonder after giving birth to her seventh child).