Model Engineer Index 1898 to Feb 2025

Year 2023
Date 19-May
Volume 230
Issue 4,717
Page 672
Category Railway
Part 1
Title Railway Braking for Model Engineers
Author Bob Bramson
Notes Explains the important business of bringing trains to a halt in a controlled manner. Introduction, why adopt power braking? The rules, brake system continuity, braking principles, friction, the benefit of scale, brake systems, brake diagram for a trailer vehicle, vacuum brake system for a miniature steam locomotive, a simple brake system for an IC powered locomotive