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.. _physics-braking:

.. index::
single: BrakeSystemType
single: BrakeEquipmentType

Open Rails Braking
==================

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valves. This option should be unchecked, except for compatibility problems
with old MSTS stock.

The following brake types are implemented in OR:
The following brake types are implemented in OR. They can be selected using
the ``Wagon(BrakeSystemType`` parameter:

- Vacuum single
- Air single-pipe
- Air twin-pipe
- EP (Electro-pneumatic)
- Single-transfer-pipe (air and vacuum)
- Vacuum single pipe: ``BrakeSystemType ("Vacuum_single_pipe")``
- Air single-pipe: ``BrakeSystemType ("Air_single_pipe")``
- Air twin-pipe: ``BrakeSystemType ("Air_twin_pipe")``
- EP (Electro-pneumatic, twin-pipe): ``BrakeSystemType ("EP")``
- EP single-pipe: ``BrakeSystemType ("EP_single_pipe")``
- Single-transfer-pipe (air and vacuum): ``BrakeSystemType ("Air_piped")`` or ``BrakeSystemType ("Vacuum_piped")``

The operation of air single-pipe brakes is described in general below.

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For EP brakes, two variants are available:

- If ``Wagon(ORTSEPBrakeControlsBrakePipe`` is set to 0 (default situation),
an electrical wire (application wire) provides simultaneous fast brake application
along the train. Release time will be fast if standard air brake haven't been applied,
otherwise air brakes will determine release time. Typically this system is present
with Train Brake Controllers having an EP-only application section, followed by an
air application portion which serves as a fallback system.
an electrical wire (application wire) provides simultaneous fast brake application
along the train. Release time will be fast if standard air brake haven't been applied,
otherwise air brakes will determine release time. Typically this system is present
with Train Brake Controllers having an EP-only application section, followed by an
air application portion which serves as a fallback system, or in combination with a
solenoid valve that isolates the triple valve when EP brakes are operational.

- If ``Wagon(ORTSEPBrakeControlsBrakePipe`` is set to 1, brake pipe is charged and discharged
simultaneously at each car in the train, providing fast and uniform brake application and release.
The locomotive instructs the cars to "charge" or "discharge" the brake pipe to reach
a reference pressure. Standard triple valves or distributors will follow brake pipe variations
actuating the cylinders. This system is sometimes called "UIC EP brake". It is typically the system
used in high speed trains.
simultaneously at each car in the train, providing fast and uniform brake application and release.
The locomotive instructs the cars to "charge" or "discharge" the brake pipe to reach
a reference pressure. Standard triple valves or distributors will follow brake pipe variations
actuating the cylinders. This system is sometimes called "UIC EP brake". It is typically the system
used in high speed trains.

.. _physics-brake-controller:

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