Practice question

Which of the following best describes the 'braking ratio' requirement for a freight train?

  1. The ratio of total train weight to the number of locomotives
  2. The percentage of the train's gross weight that can be applied as braking force
  3. The ratio of air reservoir pressure to brake pipe pressure
  4. The number of cars with operative brakes divided by total cars in the train

Answer: B — The percentage of the train's gross weight that can be applied as braking force

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