This question is complicated to answer. It depends on a number of factors. For one, it depends on what type of train it is. A freight train, for example, can take over 2 miles to completely stop. It also depends on what speed the train is going.
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Not much. it increases stopping distance slightly while discs are wet, but they dry out pretty fast. Just tap the pedal a few times when stopping on a rainy day before you hold.
Well a train need not be steered, only the speed needs to be controlled. The train follows the track due to the grooved wheels. Quite right. The wheels are known as 'flanged' wheels- there is a lip that runs around the inside edge. This allows the wheels to be guided by the track & not slipping off. Speed, direction (forward or reverse) & stopping are the three major situations the engineer controls.
jacking oil is not required when stopping the steam turbine
Train was invented first.
A train is not a simple machine.