tOn Sat, 1 Dec 2007 06:38:47 -0800 (PST), Terry K
wrote:

The hot grids referred to are resistance loads used to dissipate the
energy produced by the dynamic electric braking action employed as
part of the engine braking system.

Terry K


Thanks I always wondered what the guy was talking about. He was really
knowledgable about trains right up to the engine.


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