answersLogoWhite

0

Westinghouse developed the air brake for trains.

User Avatar

Wiki User

10y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

When were train brakes invented?

1772


What did S Boone invented in the 1892?

In 1892, S. Boone invented the ironing board


When was the oil lubricator or brakes invented?

The oil lubricator and brakes were invented in 1872.


When were oil lubricating or brakes invented?

The oil lubricator and brakes were invented in 1872.


Who invented the air brakes?

George Westinghouse invented the air brakes


When does a train's brakes start exerting force on the train's wheels?

A train's brakes start exerting force on the wheels when the brake system is activated by the engineer using either compressed air (pneumatic brakes) or electricity (electric brakes). The force applied by the brakes creates friction between the brake pads and the wheels, which slows down the train.


When was the bullet train invented?

the bullet train was invented in 1994


Was the plane or the train invented first?

Train was invented first.


Who invented the elevator brakes?

While Elisha (Eli) Otis invented the elevator brakes, the elevator was invented by someone else.


Which force stops a train when the brakes are applied?

Friction between the brake pads and the train wheels is the force that ultimately stops the train when the brakes are applied. The brake pads create friction by pressing against the rotating wheels, converting the kinetic energy of the train into heat energy as they slow down the train.


Is stepping on the brakes of a moving train an example of acceleration?

No, stepping on the brakes of a moving train is an example of deceleration, as it is the action of slowing down or reducing the speed of the train. Acceleration refers to an increase in speed or velocity.


Who invented a wagon train?

In 1749 the first wagon train was invented.