The LNER Encyclopedia

Good day all and compliments to all readers

This may seem a silly question concerning brakes.

With the standardisation of vacuum brakes after 1928, were the carriages also treated?

I think not as there are many photos of post 1928 locos with Westinghouse equipment.

Did rolling stock fitted with Westinghouse brakes, remain so fitted?

Earlswood nob

The former Jazz services remained air braked. Much of the rest of the GE went vacuum only, but I have photos of carriages after 1948 still showing a westinghouse pipe. I think the NE area eliminated air brakes altogether.

Ah JW you raise an interesting point do you think my N2 should have a westo pump or not as i cant seem to find a pic of 4739, and my greenie is not too helpful on the matter.

The Green books and Yeadon are in agreement, 4739 was vacuum braked only.

John