Ending the ride — brake run energy
The train must dump remaining kinetic energy safely before the station.
After the last element, the train still has kinetic energy. Brake runs remove it before the station platform.
Magnetic fins shed speed smoothly; friction brakes finish the stop with precision.
A long brake run can feel like the ride “ends early” — that length is dissipation distance, not wasted track for thrills.
On wet or cold days braking behavior can change slightly as wheels and fins interact with conditions.