There are objections to turning tables by electric power and simple solution is described; description of original drive patented in 1934 by Cowans, Sheldon and Co, of Carlisle, motive power of which is supplied by vacuum or Westinghouse brake system of locomotive to be turned. (See also Locomotive v 42 n 528 Aug 15 1936 p 240-1)
Locomotive turning by power from vacuum or Air brake systems
Int Ry Congress Assn -- Bul
1936
4 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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