LOCOMOTIVE MULTIPLE-UNIT AIR BRAKES

The brakes on a locomotive were tested for piping arrangements and conversion to two-pipe systems to determine whether it is possible for the equipment of the units to be operated together at all, and whether the controls of the units are properly positioned for compatible operation.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/1586268
• Corporate Authors:

  Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation

  508 Birch Street
  Bristol, CT  United States  06010
• Authors:
  • Gordonier, D H
• Publication Date: 1977-1

Media Info

• Serial:
  • Railway Age
  • Volume: 178
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation
  • ISSN: 0033-8826
  • Serial URL: http://www.railwayage.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air brakes; Brakes; Diesel electric locomotives; Locomotives; Multiple unit locomotives
• Old TRIS Terms: Brake systems; Locomotive brakes
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00156205
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 19 1977 12:00AM