diffrent critter Wrote:
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> When stopped on a grade, is it done to leave the
> dynamic brakes set so if the train starts moving
> they will kick in without further attention? If
> that works, it might at least reduce the speed a
> runaway can achieve on moderate grades. Assumes of
> course that there are enough locomotives with
> working dynamics on the train to provide a decent
> amount of braking.
>

When stopped on a grade the locomotive independent brakes would be fully applied which cuts out the dynamic brake. This is why you "bail off" or actuate the locomotive brakes when setting train brakes (automatic brake) and you want to retain dynamic braking.