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Amtrak Electronic Braking

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Amtrak Electronic Braking
Posted by bubbajustin on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 2:46 PM
What is the difference between the P42's Mechanical Braking and the P40's Electronic Braking?

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Posted by CPM500 on Thursday, December 13, 2012 9:57 AM

Appears that the P40's have Wabtec 30CW (straight  pneumatic)-while the P42's have Knorr CCB (computer controlled brake).

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Posted by oltmannd on Thursday, December 13, 2012 10:33 AM

CPM500

Appears that the P40's have Wabtec 30CW (straight  pneumatic)-while the P42's have Knorr CCB (computer controlled brake).

There is no difference in braking performance nor how the braking signal gets to the train.  The difference is that all the logic and timing are done by a computer with the Knorr system vs. air valves and reserviors for the WABTEC.

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