Continuous brakes on freight trains. Operation and improvements to empty/loaded manual changeover gear, wagons with 'empty' and 'loaded' vacuum brake cylinders (E-338)

Troubles have been experienced due to binding brakes on wagons fitted with "Empty" and "Loaded" brake cylinders and manually controlled Empty/Loaded changeover gear, and are due to incorrect handling of the changeover handle and release cords. Alterations are being made to the wagons which will eventually cure the troubles, and...