Brake System
AssemblyCombined dynamic braking through the resistor grids and air braking through a motor-driven compressor feeding brake cylinders that press tread shoes against the wheels, with a track brake for emergency stops. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Brake System
8 top-level lines as of r81979| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Compressor 4 parts | heritage-streetcar-air-compressor | 1× | 1 | 0 | assembly |
| 2 | Air Reservoir | heritage-streetcar-air-reservoir | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Brake Valve | heritage-streetcar-brake-valve | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 4 | Brake Cylinder | heritage-streetcar-brake-cylinder | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 5 | Brake Rigging | heritage-streetcar-brake-rigging | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 6 | Magnetic Track Brake | heritage-streetcar-track-brake | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 7 | Pressure Sensor | pressure-sensor | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 8 | O-Ring Set | oring-set | 1× | 1 | · | part |