Meanings
nounbrakegear (uncountable)
alternative brake gear
- uncountablerail transportThe mechanical parts of the braking system on locomotives and other rolling stock.
At the same time, the valves, pistons, motion and brakegear plus ancillary equipment is overhauled, putting the locomotive out of commission for about 26 to 30 days.
1962 June, “Diesel economy analysed—a postscript”, in Modern Railways, page 422
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