rail brake en · NOUN
Meanings
-
A type of brake, often magnetic or electromagnetic, which is pressed against the rail in railway track.
The locomotive is fitted with disc air brakes, and in addition magnetic rail brakes are fitted to each bogie for emergency.
1962 April, “Beyond the Channel: Western Germany: The Henschel 4,000 h.p. V320 diesel”, in Modern Railways, page 274:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| rail brakes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |