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[[Vacuum brakes]] have been favored in the past with trains headed by a live steam locomotive. A simple steam-driven ejector can quickly develop a significant vacuum to apply the brakes. No storage tanks are required. | |||
Mike Massee wrote: | |||
: In New Zealand, most clubs have standardized on steam vacuum brakes via the use of a steam ejector. The problem with this if a novice engineer runs low on steam, the ejector also stops working. | |||
== External References == | == External References == | ||
* [http://www.palivesteamers.org/pubs/vacuum.pdf "Cup Seal Vacuum Motor", Lee Nonnemacher, <i>Pennsylvania Live Steamers</i>] | * [http://www.palivesteamers.org/pubs/vacuum.pdf "Cup Seal Vacuum Motor", Lee Nonnemacher, <i>Pennsylvania Live Steamers</i>] | ||
Revision as of 17:52, 22 June 2015
Vacuum brakes have been favored in the past with trains headed by a live steam locomotive. A simple steam-driven ejector can quickly develop a significant vacuum to apply the brakes. No storage tanks are required.
Mike Massee wrote:
- In New Zealand, most clubs have standardized on steam vacuum brakes via the use of a steam ejector. The problem with this if a novice engineer runs low on steam, the ejector also stops working.