BRAKING SYSTEMS

After discussing the advantages and disadvantages of the vacuum and the air brake it is concluded that they balance, except the delay of release with the vacuum. Members of the brake industry have undertaken much research into the vacuum brake, and in its latest form, with improved brake cylinders and valves. There seems little doubt that for all freight trains of the length likely to be practicable in this country, taking into consideration yard capacity and loading gauge, it answers well. The faster running possible with a fitted train will more than recoup the greater time required for starting by the vacuum brake.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Publication Date: 1956-7-6

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 4
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 105

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air brakes; Brakes; Braking; Freight trains; Railroad trains; Technology; Vacuum
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Braking systems; Vacuum brakes
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00039959
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM