Abqfoamer Wrote:
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> During my ATSF switchman/brakeman mid-'60s days, I
> got to appreciate how damned HEAVY rail equipment
> is, how EASILY it can start moving, particularly
> roller-bearing cars, especially on grades, and the
> damage possible...also how fairly quickly car
> reservoir brake air, along with leaky hoses, can
> bleed off. All you need is to lose enough air to
> permit cars to start rolling. G'bye!!
>
I always thought they worked like truck brakes, no air means your not going anywhere. Thought it took air to "release" the brakes