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English-German dictionary of Electrical Engineering and Electronics. 2013.
English-German dictionary of Electrical Engineering and Electronics. 2013.
Track brake — Track brakes are a form of brakes unique to railborne vehicles. The braking force derives from the friction resulting from the application of wood or metal braking shoes directly to the tracks (as the name suggests). Early examples of track… … Wikipedia
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