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Electronically Controlled Pneumatic (ECP) brake systems

Last updated on 27 September 2013 3:01

Pneumatic brake systems have been a part of railroad equipment since the late 1800's, replacing human actuation of brake levers. This change was a revolutionary step in the operation of rail equipment. Since that time, incremental improvements in components resulting in increased reliability of brake equipment, reductions in false stops,...

Author(s): Smith Brian;Carlson Fred

Organisation(s): Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) ;

2001

United States

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