RAIL BRAKES FOR SHUNTING YARDS

The Marchais brake is hydraulically operated, and the braking effort is made proportional to the weight of the cars. The construction, principles of action and control system for the Marchais rail brake are shown. This braking system has been installed at the Rennes yard of the French National Railways.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Publication Date: 1942-4-3

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 432
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 76

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Brakes; Control systems; Railroad yards; Technology; Vehicle design
• Geographic Terms: France
• Old TRIS Terms: Brake design; Braking systems; Hydraulic rail brakes
• Subject Areas: Design; Freight Transportation; Railroads; Terminals and Facilities; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037876
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 8 1994 12:00AM