by Silverliner II
For my part, running freight, which is all in direct release, the only way we get a brake release is by moving the automatic all the way to the release position. However, all the locomotive brake systems I work with are either conventional 26L, the WABCO EPIC brake, or the Knorr CCB systems, all self-lapping, and all based on the 26/30 handle positions.
The non-self lapping brakes used on most NJT equipment remind me of the old 24RL brake systems, although the 24RL didn't have an EP hold on them, of course....
The non-self lapping brakes used on most NJT equipment remind me of the old 24RL brake systems, although the 24RL didn't have an EP hold on them, of course....
"CSX Detector. Milepost Six Point Four. No Defects. Repeat: No Defects. Total Axles Seven Four Seven. Detector Out"