@@ -2464,6 +2464,10 @@ behave exactly the same way as player controlled ones.
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24652465.. _physics-braking :
24662466
2467+ .. index ::
2468+ single: BrakeSystemType
2469+ single: BrakeEquipmentType
2470+
24672471Open Rails Braking
24682472==================
24692473
@@ -2501,13 +2505,15 @@ graduated release. It will also force graduated release of brakes in triple
25012505valves. This option should be unchecked, except for compatibility problems
25022506with old MSTS stock.
25032507
2504- The following brake types are implemented in OR:
2508+ The following brake types are implemented in OR. They can be selected using
2509+ the ``Wagon(BrakeSystemType `` parameter:
25052510
2506- - Vacuum single
2507- - Air single-pipe
2508- - Air twin-pipe
2509- - EP (Electro-pneumatic)
2510- - Single-transfer-pipe (air and vacuum)
2511+ - Vacuum single pipe: ``BrakeSystemType ("Vacuum_single_pipe") ``
2512+ - Air single-pipe: ``BrakeSystemType ("Air_single_pipe") ``
2513+ - Air twin-pipe: ``BrakeSystemType ("Air_twin_pipe") ``
2514+ - EP (Electro-pneumatic, twin-pipe): ``BrakeSystemType ("EP") ``
2515+ - EP single-pipe: ``BrakeSystemType ("EP_single_pipe") ``
2516+ - Single-transfer-pipe (air and vacuum): ``BrakeSystemType ("Air_piped") `` or ``BrakeSystemType ("Vacuum_piped") ``
25112517
25122518The operation of air single-pipe brakes is described in general below.
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@@ -2532,17 +2538,19 @@ brake features.
25322538For EP brakes, two variants are available:
25332539
25342540- If ``Wagon(ORTSEPBrakeControlsBrakePipe `` is set to 0 (default situation),
2535- an electrical wire (application wire) provides simultaneous fast brake application
2536- along the train. Release time will be fast if standard air brake haven't been applied,
2537- otherwise air brakes will determine release time. Typically this system is present
2538- with Train Brake Controllers having an EP-only application section, followed by an
2539- air application portion which serves as a fallback system.
2541+ an electrical wire (application wire) provides simultaneous fast brake application
2542+ along the train. Release time will be fast if standard air brake haven't been applied,
2543+ otherwise air brakes will determine release time. Typically this system is present
2544+ with Train Brake Controllers having an EP-only application section, followed by an
2545+ air application portion which serves as a fallback system, or in combination with a
2546+ solenoid valve that isolates the triple valve when EP brakes are operational.
2547+
25402548- If ``Wagon(ORTSEPBrakeControlsBrakePipe `` is set to 1, brake pipe is charged and discharged
2541- simultaneously at each car in the train, providing fast and uniform brake application and release.
2542- The locomotive instructs the cars to "charge" or "discharge" the brake pipe to reach
2543- a reference pressure. Standard triple valves or distributors will follow brake pipe variations
2544- actuating the cylinders. This system is sometimes called "UIC EP brake". It is typically the system
2545- used in high speed trains.
2549+ simultaneously at each car in the train, providing fast and uniform brake application and release.
2550+ The locomotive instructs the cars to "charge" or "discharge" the brake pipe to reach
2551+ a reference pressure. Standard triple valves or distributors will follow brake pipe variations
2552+ actuating the cylinders. This system is sometimes called "UIC EP brake". It is typically the system
2553+ used in high speed trains.
25462554
25472555.. _physics-brake-controller :
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