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How do trains handle gradients or slopes without slipping?
How do trains handle gradients or slopes without slipping?
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Trains use sanders to improve traction by spraying sand onto the rails, along with adhesion systems, weight distribution, and speed control mechanisms to prevent slipping on gradients.