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Front #24
ABTH 103.6.3F
When is stretch braking permitted?
Only when operating on territory that does not have any heavy and/or mountain grades.
Only on trains that have a TOB greater than 100.
Stretch braking is always permitted.
Only when more fuel-efficient methods will not provide the necessary control of train speed.
Answer: Only when more fuel-efficient methods will not provide the necessary control of train speed.Feedback: More fuel-efficient methods include throttle manipulation, dynamic braking, and dynamic braking supplemented with air brakes. If none of these will provide necessary control of train speed, then stretch braking is permitted.