Brake force
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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.
In the case of railways, it is important that staff are aware of the brake force of a locomotive
Locomotive
A locomotive is a railway vehicle that provides the motive power for a train. The word originates from the Latin loco – "from a place", ablative of locus, "place" + Medieval Latin motivus, "causing motion", and is a shortened form of the term locomotive engine, first used in the early 19th...
so sufficient brake power will be available on trains, particularly heavy freight trains.