Basic problems relating to deceleration; variation in braking ratio due to weight as between empty and loaded equipment; type of equipment dependent upon density of traffic review of 60 years' development of air brake; influence of train length and volume on movement of air; locomotive brake equipment; pneumatic vs. electropneumatic brake; electric locomotive brake; automotive air brake; air brakes for airplanes. (see also Ry. Age, vol. 88, no. 5, Feb. 1, 1930, pp. 347-349, 3 figs. and Ry. Mech. Engr., vol. 104, no. 5, May 1930, pp. 262-265, 7 figs)


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    Title :

    Contribution of the air brake to modern transportation


    Additional title:

    N. Y. Railroad Club -- Official Proc


    Contributors:
    Down, S.G. (author)


    Publication date :

    1930


    Size :

    27 pages


    Remarks:

    22 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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