A counterweight brake (German: Wurfhebelbremse) is an early form of hand brake on railway tenders and tank locomotives. By throwing a counterweight lever, play in the brake blocks is quickly taken up and braking action is initiated.
A counterweight brake (German: Wurfhebelbremse) is an early form of hand brake on railway tenders and tank locomotives. By throwing a counterweight lever, play in the brake blocks is quickly taken up and braking action is initiated.
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