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Brake Rigging

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Brake Rigging
This is the system by which the movement of the brake cylinder piston transmits pressure to the brake blocks on each wheel.

 


Brake Rigging
The mechanical linkages between various components of the brake system.
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Brake Rigging
A term commonly used instead of foundation brake gear.
Brake Shoe
Device that pushes against a wheel, creating friction which produces a stopping action; can be activated by air pressure or by hand.

Brake rigging is modeled on the trucks, per the prototype. All valves and piping are modeled, and look great. Etched details look awesome as well.

Brake Rigging A term commonly used instead of foundation brake gear. Branch A portion of a division designated by a timetable. Rules and instructions pertaining to subdivisions apply on branches.

A device on freight cars that maintains brake cylinder piston travel at a predetermined length to compensate for wear of brake shoes, wheels, and brake rigging.
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See also: Train, Locomotive, Operation, Track, Force

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