Principal factors entering into production of shocks in long trains by applications of brakes are: amount of and rate of developing braking force at head end of train, amount of brake application, brake-pipe leakage and piston travel; throttle manipulation; track condition, as to grade and curvature; speed; free slack between cars; type and condition of draft gear and attachments.


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    Title :

    The relation of brakes to slack action and train shocks


    Additional title:

    Ry. Locomotive Eng


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1928


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :




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