Mechanical brakes

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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.

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