Sledge brake

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005351",
  "term": "Sledge brake",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A type of emergency or parking brake used on trams and light rail vehicles, consisting of a skid or shoe that is forced down onto the track surface. When activated, the sledge, often a wooden block or metal shoe, creates a high level of friction directly with the rail head to bring the vehicle to a stop. This system is independent of the wheel brakes and is particularly effective on steep gradients or in low-adhesion conditions.",
  "subject": "Rail equipment",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Schlitten-Bremse",
    "es": "freno de trineo",
    "fr": "frein à patin"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/sledge-brake/"
}