Rheostatic Brake Resistor
AssemblyResistor bank dissipating motor-generated current as heat when regeneration cannot be returned to the line, the primary speed control on long descents. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Rheostatic Brake Resistor
2 top-level lines as of r32023| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake Resistor Element | cog-railway-car-brake-resistor | 4× | 4 | · | part |
| 2 | Resistor Cooling Fan | cog-railway-car-resistor-fan | 1× | 1 | · | part |