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Just a thought, but could you use the old problem with metal wheelsets (axles attracted to uncoupling magnets) to some advantage here - energise an electromagnet under the track to different levels depending on how much you need to slow the car down. Only snag I can see is that they usually "kick" the car onwards as it passes, but I'm guessing with a little experimentation this could be solved. Most cars have a steel ballast weight inside that would probably work for this purpose. Just a crazy idea!
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