Retarder_(railroad)
Retarder (railroad)
Device used to slow railroad cars in classification yards
In rail transport, a retarder is a device installed in a classification yard used to reduce the speed of freight cars as they are sorted into trains.
Device used to slow railroad cars in classification yards
In rail transport, a retarder is a device installed in a classification yard used to reduce the speed of freight cars as they are sorted into trains.
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