Definition of Countersteam. Meaning of Countersteam. Synonyms of Countersteam

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- A countersteam brake is a brake on a steam locomotive that uses the engine (specifically the cylinders) to help brake the locomotive. It uses the working...
- comparable (using compression in the steam engine cylinders for braking) Countersteam brake Counter-pressure brake Megli, Thomas. "Increased engine braking...
- locomotives The counter-pressure brake should not be confused with the countersteam brake (German:Gegendampfbremse), which is not considered an auxiliary...
- 66 m2 (17.9 sq ft) Evaporative heating area: 90.80 m2 (977.4 sq ft) 92.93 m2 (1,000.3 sq ft) Brakes: Countersteam brake Westinghouse compressed-air brake...