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AB freight brake equipment [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-12-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
  • Rail Transport
DEF

A train air brake system that makes uses of an AB control valve.

CONT

Rebuilds received various types of roofs, doors and ladders, and had either eight- or ten-section side panels. Most had their older K style brake equipment replaced with AB brakes, and many had their vertical brake staffs replaced with vertical brake wheels on the car ends.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Freins (Composants mécaniques)
  • Transport par rail
DEF

Frein ferroviaire à air comprimé qui utilise un distributeur AB.

Spanish

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