Brake-retarding device adjusted so as to function after train has traveled definite distance; driver may make brakes ineffective for longer period; apparatus comprises cast-iron housing, at bottom part of which camshaft is situated, end of shaft being geared to locomotive; worm wheel serves to adjust distance covered before brakes act; magnet coil of valve excited by either d.c. or a.c.


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    Title :

    Automatic brake devices for electric locomotives


    Additional title:

    A.E.G. Progress


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1928


    Size :

    3 pages


    Remarks:

    5 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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