Draft forces are present when correct answer: A train is in a slack-stretched condition
To qualify a train air brake system using the Air Flow Method (AFM) the train must be equipped as follows correct answer: 1. The controlling locomotive has a maintaining-type automatic brake valve.
2. the ...
BNSF LETP AIR BRAKE & TRAIN HANDLING
Draft forces are present when correct answer: A train is in a slack-stretched condition
To qualify a train air brake system using the Air Flow Method (AFM) the train must be equipped as follows correct answer: 1. The controlling locomotive has a maintaining-type automatic brake valve.
2. the train has gauges or device at the rear of the train.
3. The locomotive has an air flow indicator that show a direct reading of air flow in increments no greater than 10 cubic feet per minute (CFM)
Forces are present when a train is in a slacked-bunched condition correct answer: Buff
An air operated electrical switch that nullifies locomotive power
after an emergency or penalty brake application is the correct answer: PC Switch
False gradient is a term used to describe correct answer: The gradient that exist when the system is less than fully charged.
What is a full service application correct answer: A service reduction of brake pipe pressure that equalizes the pressure between the brake cylinder and the auxillary reservoir.
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