Lathe to turn flat tires.
Scrap metal outside the lathe shop.
EP (Electro-pneumatic) brake controller testing.
Brake controller being tested.
Master controller being tested. Internal contacts and cams can be seen here.
The most common problem reported is a "stiff" master controller that
requires more than normal pressure to keep it depressed.
I had an opportunity to see under-carriage. This is a non-driving carriage. At
the center top is a brake arm from brake cylinder (one per no-driving coach). It
operates the arm in lower center horizontal position and is protected by two
safety brackets. The pit is shallow to provide an access to under-carriage in
such a way that it is easy to service equipment while standing in a pit.
It is not a place for someone who is conscious of his white shirt.
Another view of under-carriage. Brake pipe reservoir and main reservoir can be
seen on sides.
Under-carriage of another non-driving coach.
This is an under-carriage of a motor-coach. At left is MG (Motor Generator) set
and air compressor can be seen at right. The intake for air compressor is
located under passenger seats in m/coach. These seats are notorious because travelers
are forced to hear the loud cranking sound whenever it starts. The main
reservoir cylinder can be seen at the center.
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