My Footplate Padre articles over these many years have touched on many aspects of railway working and life on the railways. Today it is how the brakes work on a train, the Westinghouse air brakes.

It was compressed air, just as they all were, but the Westinghouse system didn't apply the brakes by increasing ... It's why train travel is so safe In order for the braking system to be totally ...

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Michigan woodworker Matt Thompson of Thompson Woodworks, who is known for his wonderfully creative builds, constructed a wonderful outdoor model train that runs along his backyard fence.

With Bill Darnaby as his coach, 19-year-old Travis Clark, part of model railroad clubs’ next generation, uses a sprawling train sheet to help him orchestrate train movements on the La Mesa Club’s ...

Ensuring safety while driving should be a top priority, and the role of the brakes is crucial in this matter. An integral part of the braking system is the brake pads, which are engineered to slow ...

No, you can't go back. But you can build on that childhood memory and work the railroad and ride the rails long into adulthood. That's what the Pensacola Model Railroad Club is all about.

It’s hard to think of a more important automotive component than brakes. The ability to stop ... ensure you are getting the right model that will fit your vehicle. ACDelco is a well-known ...