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Earl

July 05, 2019 11:53AM

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Yes, there was a K-1 system as well as a K-2 system. K-2 used a larger reservoir and brake cylinder. It also used a different triple valve. A K-2 valve uses a 3-bolt mounting system to the reservoir instead of the 2-bolt version on a K-1. Narrow gauge cars on the Rio Grande used K-1 systems.

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