by Jtgshu
As I understand it, Septas AEM7s/ALP44 are the issue.....(if its an issue). NJT uses non-self Lapping brake stands on its locos and cab cars/push pulls (even the newest Multilevels) with a separate position for EP Hold, as well as set up for direct release. AFAIK, Septas locos are self lapping brakes and don't have that EP hold position and use graduated release. Not a big deal, but with the direct release of the Comets, once you go to release you do loose everything pretty much immediately. Its not the end of the world, just a different type of running for the engineer. (It happens with NJT's equipment if there is a failure of the EP brake system) I don't quite understand the issue Amtrak has it with, but whatever.
As a side note, the Comet 1s were never restricted form Amtrak while in NJT service. I guess because they cooperated with the NJT locos, and everything was direct release.
As a side note, the brake stand on the Comet 1s is the PS68 brake stand, which i believe is the exact same brake stand on the Silverliners. I also thought there was a switch on the Control Valve that allowed the cars to go from direct to graduated release (and vice versa), but maybe im thinking of another model car and my Comet 1 stuff from choochooU is buried in the attic...
As a side note, the Comet 1s were never restricted form Amtrak while in NJT service. I guess because they cooperated with the NJT locos, and everything was direct release.
As a side note, the brake stand on the Comet 1s is the PS68 brake stand, which i believe is the exact same brake stand on the Silverliners. I also thought there was a switch on the Control Valve that allowed the cars to go from direct to graduated release (and vice versa), but maybe im thinking of another model car and my Comet 1 stuff from choochooU is buried in the attic...
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John, aka "JTGSHU" passed away on August 26, 2013. We honor his memory and his devotion to railroading at railroad.net.
John, aka "JTGSHU" passed away on August 26, 2013. We honor his memory and his devotion to railroading at railroad.net.