Re: [NSW] Tangara braking - was: Today (Sat) on 22 plat. Central

["Tezza" <tezza2000@dingoblue.net.au>]

"David Johnson"

> As Tezza said, emergency is more effective down to about 70 - 80 km/h, but
then
> regen is much better.

Actually I was saying that regen below 72KMH, is more effective than regen
above 72KMH. At whatever speed I still think it's more effective than
emergency.



  Also, you need to empty the brake pipe, which takes time
> - Electric brakes are quicker.  The maximum braking effort is acheived by:
> 1) Turn wheelslip circuit breakers off
> 2) Full service EP application, plus slide the brake handle slightly into
> emergency (not too far) and reduce the brake pipe to about 300 kpa, then
return
> the handle to the lap position to hold the brake pipe.  This gives 300 kpa
in
> the brake cylinders, and full regen brake.
> 3) Put Parking Brake on.

I don't think this has any effect, as the parking brake only goes on lightly
if the EP is applied.


> 4) Pray.


This may have more effect.