POST-ZEPHYR BRAKING

This installment covers brake developments from introduction of the diesel-electric streamliners in the early 1930s to the present. The HSC, EP and electronic brake control systems for passenger service and the development of the AB and ABD valves for freight service, along with refinements such as composition brake shoes, pressure maintaining, 26-L locomotive control valves and wheel slip and slide controls for braking systems are described. The development of the radio-controlled locomotives in the middle of trains is also discussed.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Kalmbach Publishing Company

  21027 Crossroads Circle
  P.O. Box 1612
  Waukesha, WI  United States  53187-1612
• Authors:
  • Blaine, D G
• Publication Date: 1976-1

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 40-46
• Serial:
  • Trains
  • Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company
  • ISSN: 0041-0934
  • Serial URL: http://trainsmag.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air brakes; Brake shoes; Brakes; Composite materials; High speed rail; History; Technology; Train operation; Vehicle design
• Old TRIS Terms: Brake design
• Subject Areas: Design; History; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00129320
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 19 1976 12:00AM