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was less responsive, but would still stop the train albeit more slowly. Low-V cars simplified the braking process. On earlier IRT equipment, the braking notches were different for a motorman, depending on whether or not he was operating electrically or pneumatically. On Low-V cars, the notches were identical, regardless of whether or not the electric brake was active. The braking system on a Low-V car is known as AMUE.
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