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* On smaller engines (3/4" or 1" scales), the riding car will have a lever that presses a metal pad against the top of the rails, and the engineer's weight is what provides the force. | |||
* Some tenders have foot pedal operated brakes associated with the foot rest that are very effective. | |||
== External Links == | |||
* [http://www.trainorders.com/discussion/read.php?3,3070229 "Live Steam Brake Systems", <i>Trainorders.com</i>] | |||
Latest revision as of 17:46, 22 June 2015
- On smaller engines (3/4" or 1" scales), the riding car will have a lever that presses a metal pad against the top of the rails, and the engineer's weight is what provides the force.
- Some tenders have foot pedal operated brakes associated with the foot rest that are very effective.