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    re w'house

    Quote Originally Posted by Drew1966 View Post
    I’m pretty sure the freight trains here in Australia use safety brakes where the brakes are applied by reducing the pressure, just like maxi brakes on a semi-trailer.
    Pretty sure you're right. Air pressure keeps the brakes off. If a line breaks the brakes are applied. Westinghouse air brakes
    Last edited by Miloslav; Jun 1, 2019 at 08:07 PM. Reason: adding text

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