MANAGEMENT OF TRAIN OPERATION AND TRAIN HANDLING

This book presents a broad view of the safe, practical and expeditious operation of modern freight trains. The basic principles of locomotive operation are covered. Train and locomotive air brake action are integrated with dynamic brake and power. This edition also contains information on passenger train operations.

• Corporate Authors:

  Air Brake Association

  Railway Exchange Building
  Chicago, IL  United States  60604
• Publication Date: 1972-9

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: 250 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Brakes; Freight handling; Locomotive operations; Locomotives; Passengers; Train track dynamics; Transportation operations
• Old TRIS Terms: Braking systems; Freight operations; Passenger operations; Slack action
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Passenger Transportation; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00054613
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: Reprint
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 15 1974 12:00AM