This Tiny Metal Piece Stops 850-Ton Trains
May 2, 2026•Channel
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Video Details
Published2 months ago
Duration0:37
Video IDbg-v_OkgoOM
Languageen-US
CategoryEducation
PrivacyPublic
Made for KidsNo
Video TypeYouTube Short
Performance Metrics
Views1M
Likes15.8K
Comments157
Engagement Rate1.55%
Likes per 100 views1.53
Comments per 1K views0.15
Description
See how a small brake shoe creates massive friction to stop hundreds of tons of steel in rail yards. This simple device has been preventing train disasters for over a century. And if it fails, buffer stops act as giant shock absorbers at the end of every track.
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