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
Carriage brakes
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Re: Carriage brakes
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.
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Re: Carriage brakes
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.
Hi interested in the area served by 52D. also researching colliery wagonways from same area.
Re: Carriage brakes
The Green books and Yeadon are in agreement, 4739 was vacuum braked only.
John
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