Air Supply Unit
Vent air from the high-pressure stage when the ASU stops, preventing motor overload when the ASU restarts.
What is the High-Capacity Vent Valve?
I convert pneumatic braking into hydraulic braking, amplifying pressures by 11-12 times.
What is the HP-4 Actuator?
Mounted to the wheel, you cannot stop the train without me.
What is the Brake Disc/Rotor?
Consisting of 2 parts, I conserve angular momentum and absorb some of the vibrations created by the compressor.
What is the Flexable Coupling and Flywheel?
No friction required! I am the system that slows the train down above about 15 mph.
What is the Propulsion System?
Peek-a-boo. I'm under door #9 and I see you.
What is the A-1 Brake Pipe Unit?
I'll pop off at 60 psi if something goes wrong.
What is the Low-Pressure Cylinder Safety Valve?
Below 1/2 inch I am considered "no good".
What are Brake Pads?
AW0
What is the ready-to-run weight, or the weight of the car without the passengers ?
Spring loaded body that shows an orange collar if the filters are clogged.
What is the Vacuum Indicator?
I am the only manually applied and relased brake application on Legacy Trains.
What is the Parking Brake?
Pressure differential between front and rear BC pressure causing White Light Fault
What is 20 PSI?
Clean, Cooled, Dry, and Compressed.
What are the 4 characteristics of supplied air?
I am instrumental in the application of the brakes, but I never get to the brakes themselves.
What is Brake Cylinder Control Pressure?
15-37-26-48
What is the proper torque sequence for a brake disc?