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THE AIR BRAKE ASSOCIATION, INCTECHNICAL PAPERS SORTED BY AUTHOR

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Abbott, L. Clayton Jr. *Air flow method, a proven and sound alternative 1990Adamson, Georg Current single car brake testing comparative merits relative to traditional

manual testing 2005Ainsworth, H.J. *Effect of brake pipe and system leakage on train operation 1954

*Operation of the air pressure water system on sleeping and passengercars 1930

Alber, Rudy H. *Tread braking versus the wheel 1972Wheel flange wear test results 1983

Alexander, J.R. *Air brake signals 1896*Air hose failures 1912*Handling of trains on heavy grades 1895Pipes and pipe fittings for locomotives and cars 1909

Alger, M.J.Jr. Air leakage on the individual car 1952Effects of augmented brake pipes, The 1964Hydrostatic drives for use on railroad equipment 1963Testing for leakage on repair tracks 1955

Allen, Earl E. Opportunity for equalizing braking levels through brake shoeconversions 1978

Allen, Mike Evolution of wheel slide protection on passenger cars 2002Allen, John *Computer-based locomotive braking systems 1989

LSI integration of a locomotive equipped with EAB brake 1995Allen, Roy A. *High productivity integral train project 1985Alstott, A.S. Air brake cold weather problems 1979

Broken air pipes 1980Ameen, Patrick FRA Power Brake Law 2004

Industry response to the new Power Brake Law 2001Proposed power brake regulations 1995Revised power brake law: Industry position & status report 1999Revised power brake law, The 1998Role of the A.A.R. mechanical division, The 1989

Anderson, Gerald Review and update, AAR EPC brake system specifications 1998Andrews, J.L. *Organizing and conducting the air-brake department of a railway 1899Antaki, G.A. *Qualification of non-standard piping product form for ASME code for

pressure piping, B31 applications 1999Appleman, Wm. Saddler Lubrication vs. friction 1913Armstrong, L.N. Electro-pneumatic signal system for passenger trains 1914

*What shall we do to improve the operation of the present standardpneumatic signal device 1915

Arnish, J.K. *Train yard air brake problems and their remedies 1961Arrasmith, G.H. Consequences of unreleased hand brakes on freight cars 1980

*Development of the ABSCO truck mounted brake, The 1965Arrey, Kelly *Application of brake cylinder valves to older cars 1962

Braking ratios and rigging efficiency 1970Freight car brake rigging design charts 1954*Reappraisal of piston travel limits, A 1963*Repair track indate testing analysis 1958*Wheel performance with 2-axle and 4-axle hand-brake arrangements 1977

Atkinson, William W.Computerized approach to problems of train speed, stop distance and



Signal spacing 1969Remote controlled terminal train air brake test 1974

Augur, R.C. Friction and wear of brake shoes as effected by the wheel load or carweight 1912

Baginski, Walter M. Some probable causes of and remedies for overheated wheels 1982Bambara, J.E. Industry concern: Detection of abnormal wheel temperatures and

their effect on wheel life, An 1982Banker, William W. Integral train equipment performance 1988

New York Air Brake engineering – development and test capabilities 1982Barber, Wayne Controlling passenger trains with ABDG brake controls 1985Barefoot, Richard Challenges of suppliers – the changing railroad brake equipment

environment 1993Barner, John S. *Air pump piping 1910

Brake shoe friction, with brake hanger at various angles 1907Suitable braking power for light and heavy cars 1906Supplementary report of John S. Barner 1908

Barnhart, F. C. Explanation of net braking ratio 1972Barry, Frank J. Triple valve slide valve leakage indicator 1925

*U-12-B universal valve 1930Barth, Mr. Diesel locomotive air compressor lubrication 1953Battista, Armand ABA Proceedings Index – a new research tool 1998

Automatic double acting slack adjusters – maintenance 1973Maintaining an effective hand brake freight cars 1976Portable test device for passenger train air brake and signal systems 1979Recent Knorr/NYAB developments in locomotive and commuter cabcar pneumatic brake systems 1991Upgrading of VIA’s R.D.C. (rail liners) present equipment to 26 typesystem 1988

Baty, Timothy Reliability in braking through component evaluation 1984Bean, L.S. Air brake maintenance 1948Beaulieu, R. N. Maintenance and performance of high-speed heavy-duty air compressors 1971Beaver, Charles Single car testing and trouble shooting guide 1979Beck, A.P. *Metropolitan commuter train brake equipment 1961

*Significance of modern air brake devices to railroad operation, The 1957Beck, J.H. *Maintenance and lubrication of 3-CD type air compressors 1955Belk, M.S. *Hand brakes for heavy passenger cars 1916Bell, H.B. Testing of diesel-electric locomotive air brake equipment malfunctions

and remedies 1957Bender, H.P. *Removal of moisture in yard charging plants 1951Berg, Donald SOS New approach to drug and alcohol addiction, A 1997

*Tread braking versus the wheel 1972Berg, Norman A. *Review of thermal damage in railroad wheels 1970Bergen, von F. How can air brakes be made one hundred per cent efficient? 1914

Proper piping of locomotives and cars, specifications and requirementsfor pipe in air brake work 1916

*Report of committee appointed to analyze the paper entitled



“Standardization of the braking power of freight cars” 1928*Training and supervision of air brake employees 1930Yard air brake test plants and air brake repairs 1909

Bergman, E.E. Basic characteristic air brake equipment affecting freight train handling 1957*Basic operating characteristics of passenger car brake equipments 1958Recommended maintenance and testing requirements for mechanically

operated air compressors 1948*Review of appurtenances added to the “AB” freight brake equipment, A 1962

Best, Otto *Air pump piston 1895*Air pump repairs 1894Detached brake cylinders vs. attached brake cylinders – freight service 1907*Pump governors and air gauges 1895

Beukes, J. *What wheel temperatures reveal about the brake system 1996Bevins, J. L. Freight car air brake inspection 1970Bickerstaff, T. H. *Calculated tonnage per operative brake in grade service 1961

Organization of a railroad air brake department 1966Passenger train handling, freight train handling and dynamic braking 1951Railroading in Europe 1967

Biegel, R.A. *Empty-load & piston travel 2005Understanding and servicing freight car brake rigging 1976

Biegel, R.R. Freight car brake rigging inspection and maintenance chart 1979Biglow, Barrey J-type relay valve – operation and selection 1981Black, Brad *Upgrade of APTA SS-05-98- passenger car single car test 2005Blackall, R. H. *Air brake instructor, the instruction plant and the best methods of

instruction, The 1900Friction of brake shoes, The 1904*Piston travel 1896*Proper piping for locomotives, tenders and cars 1897*Slack adjusters 1896

Blaine, David Braking considerations for modern high powered locomotives 1995Case for the air brake expert, The 1987*Effect of high horsepower grade braking on AAR high friction 1993composition brake shoes 1994Freight brake rigging: Any opportunities to improve efficiency,wear, economics? 1994Freight train air brakes – the cornerstone of North American development 1977High capacity railroading – European style 1974*High green for passenger service 1976*High green for passenger service (presented by F. Carlson) 2005Improving freight train operation with ABD valves 1972Looking into the future in train braking systems 1993Method of determining a universal brake pipe pressure, A 1968Modern freight train braking with ABD valves 1964Modern uses of empty/load equipment and the effects of train operation 1989*Operational environment for North American freight train service and

effects on brake shoes and wheels 1978*Railways of The People’s Republic of China: Their development/traffic,

and rolling stock brake systems 1982



Train brake system action and affect on track structure 1972*Train brake and track capacity – requirements for the 80’s 1981Where do we go from here? Challenges for the future 1991

Blake, Howard E. Care of UC and triple valves while out of service, The 1930

Blevins, William G. CN wheel spalling and shelling 1998Reducing & monitoring UDEs 1992Test procedure for checking double check valves of 26-L locomotivebrake equipments 1983

Bluhm, Gene Reciprocating air compressors in locomotive applications 1987Bogenschultz, T.M. Rotary screw air compressor – an alternative 1983Bogarding, Paul Comparison of methods for determining net brake forces 1973Bois, Adrian *Application of brake cylinder valves to older cars 1962

Performance of gasket material at sub-zero temperatures 1963Borland, W.P. Terminal tests of air brakes 1920Bose, S. R. *26-LSC/CS-1 electro-pneumatic brake equipment for LRC trains 1979Bothum, H. M. *Conrail mechanical freight car training program identification 1981Bourne, T. G. *Blended brake systems for diesel electric locomotives and articulated

cars 1978Bradbury, O.H. *Best methods of preparing air brakes at terminals to avoid train shocks

and break in twos 1918Recommendations for testing, condemning and repairing of aircompressors 1923

Brandt, Ake *Questions and answers – double acting slack adjusters 1971*Why double acting slack adjusters are necessary 1971

Brandt, H.W. *Maintenance of air brake and signal equipment revised 1953edition rule changes 1954

Brandt, Staffan Double acting automatic slack adjuster and modern freight cardesigns, The 1998

Branigan, J. R. *Use and misuse of the independent brake valve, The 1978Brath, P.W. Automation of air brake testing 1960Brees, D.H. *Hand brakes for freight and passenger cars in mountain grade service 1907Breinl, Dr. Walter High speed freight traffic in Europe 1990Brenneman, E. B. Effect of high speed and grade on freight train stopping distance as

indicated by dynamometer test, The 1967Breotz, F.E. Ajax Consolidated Co. 1952Brill, Paul Improved No. 6 type brake equipments for diesel-electric switching

locomotives, The 1951Broaderip, F.J. Air flow method of qualifying freight trains for service 1977

Design of yard charging plants, The 1966Locomotive compressed air system, The 1975

*Use of 26-C brake valve with 24-RL equipment 1962Brodnax, W. F. *Air gauges for air signal and driver brakes 1899

*Driver and engine truck brakes 1895*Foundation brake gear for locomotive tenders 1897*Maintenance of freight and passenger brakes 1894*Maintenance of passenger and freight brakes 1896



*Proper piping for locomotives, tenders and cars 1897*Signal apparatus and conductor’s valve, Care of 1895

Brown, Alex. B. *Air pumps, their troubles and treatment, and tools for making repairs 1897*Breaking-in-two of long modern passenger trains, their cause, remedies

and avoidance 1908

Brown, Carlton K. *Why waste air? The case for 8 ½” control valve 1979Z1AW control valve – a modern alternative 1981

Brown, I.H. *Air brake instructor, the instruction plant and the best methods ofinstruction, The 1900

*Best method of locating and repairing defects on train en route 1898*Handling freight or passenger trains wholly or partially equipped with

air brakes 1894*Signal apparatus and conductor’s valve, Care of 1895

Browning, F.R. Railway Fuel & Traveling Engineers’ Ass’n passenger train brakingand handling 1949

Bruce, W. Stewart Jr. *Air flow method, a proven and sound alternative 1990‘Regenerative’ air dryer – a simple approach to a dry compressedair system, The 1984

Buda, Dennis *Coal car wheel removals – A review of recent data for a major fleet 2004*DTE 50 kip strategy – 2 year update, The 2005

Burgess, Robert Air hose 1905*Care of the engineer’s brake valve 1895*Cleaning and oiling triple valves and brake cylinders 1894*Progressive questions and answers on the air brake 1896

Burke, J.A. *Slack action in long passenger trains. Its relation to triple valves ofdifferent types, and consequent results in the handling of passengertrains 1917

*Training and supervision of air brake employees 1930*What is the best material for air brake and air signal piping? 1929What is the best material for air brake and air signal piping? 1928

Burke, J.H. Passenger train handling 1930Burley, R.C. *Conrail mechanical freight car training program identification 1981Burns, R.C. *Exclusion of dirt and moisture from passenger car brake cylinders 1929

*Exclusion of dirt and moisture from passenger car brake cylinders 1928*Exclusion of dirt and moisture from passenger car brake cylinders 1927Suggested practice for the cleaning and lubricating of brake cylinder

packing leathers 1917Burton, T.L. Air brake control on heavy grades of trains composed exclusively of

fully loaded 100,000 pounds capacity cars 1907Clasp type of foundation brake gear for heavy passenger equipment cars 1914Stopping passenger trains through the medium of an emergencyapplication of air brakes 1910

Butler, S.L. *Air brake testing on repair tracks: “It’s time to simplify” 2000*Asset optimization through train air brake failure analysis and correction 1996*Conrail use of brake cylinder pressure testing to investigate brakerelated wheel defects 1998

Evolution of freight car air brake testing on repair tracks, The 1997



Federal regulation of power braking systems for North Americanrailroads in the 21st century 1999

Progress Report AAR Brake Systems Committee 2003Progress Report AAR Braking Systems Committee 2001

Cabble, Dr. George *Combination disc and tread brake equipment on Amtrak 1982Compilation of the AAR rules affecting the Cobra and compositionbrake shoes, A 1975Techniques in the use of composition shoes 1960Wheel temperature performance data in grade service 1973

Caldwell, Nelson Remote radio controlled BELTPACK 1994Cailiciotti, Sam *Amtrak material handling cars – innovation in efficiency 1992

*Demonstration of X-2000 on Amtrak 1993Cairns, Lorne J. Automatic testing of European trains, vehicles and brake components 1990Campbell, Charles A. Development of the electro-pneumatic brake for high speed control 1937Cannon, J. A. Topical resume and summary of contents, ABA Convention Papers 1966Cannon, J.G. Automated rail operations 1963

Brakes for freight trains 1962Carlson, Fred G. 1996 Update – The AAR ECP brake specification 1996

AAR advanced brake rigging project rigging efficiency study 2002AAR air brake research – 1991 1991AAR air brake research – 1992 1992AAR air brake research – 1993 1993AAR electric brake testing requirements, The 1994Air brakes 101 2003Analysis of commonly used body mounted and truck mounted brake

rigging, An 1999*Brake rigging efficiency losses after 200,000 miles of service 2005Freight train air brakes – the cornerstone of North American development 2004*High green for passenger service (Author: David G. Blaine) 2005Review and update – the AAR ECP brake specifications 1997Stop distance calculator (Note: Available only on CD, through ABA) 2004UDE – undesired emergency study update 1990UDE – undesired emergency study update 1989UDE – undesired emergency study update 1988UDE – undesired emergency study update 1987Updated status of AAR electric brake specification 1995

Carlton, L.M. Best brake rigging design to accomplish harmonious action of air andhand brake on passenger and freight cars 1905

Handling passenger trains with back-up hose 1904*High speed brake, The 1903*Roundhouse air-brake work: inspection and repairs 1902*Triple valve repairs 1926

Value of the air compressor laundry and maintenance of the air end ofair compressors 1923

Carmean, Joe *Asset optimization through train air brake failure analysis and correction 1996Carey, K.E. Effect of heating sheds on air brake devices 1947Carney, J. J. Controlling locomotives remotely 1969



Carney, P. J. *Maintenance of freight and passenger brakes 1894Carpenter, G.F. *Effect of high horsepower grade braking on AAR high friction

composition brake shoes 1994Carriere, Karen *Wire-line ECP brake and distributive power on Canadian Pacific Railway 1999Carroll, John *Versatility of the WABCO air cooled 3-CDC type compressor 1986Carter, Bryan Use of thermoplastics for railroad braking systems 2000Cartwright, Robert A. Progress report – AAR Braking Systems Sub Committee 1992Cary, R.C. *Steam heating of passenger equipment 1899Casey, James *Main reservoir and connections 1896Casey, Patrick J. End of train monitor 1985Casey, W.P. *Troubles and remedies – 24-RL brake equipment 1950Cass, C. P. *Best location for the air gauge where it can be seen by night and day 1897

*Care of the engineer’s brake valve 1895Coal train excursion down a heavy grade of the Colorado MidlandRailway 1903

*Progressive questions and answers on the air brake 1896Cassidy, James L. Jr. Development of the Westcode 10” x 12” freight brake cylinder 1986Cauthen, Grady *ECP brakes implementation: The path forward 2006Cavanaugh, Steven Remote control of freight train brakes using microprocessor technology 1984Cavin, W.M. *Condemning limits of A.R.A. standard triple valve parts 1925

*Triple valve test rack operator, The 1924Chandler, Michael Tracking UDEs 1991Changlai, Dr. Yi-Shing Computer modeling of freight and passenger trains 1974Chapman, Gregg A. Computer modeling of brake discs 1986

*Effects of compressor capacity on train charging and release of freighttrain brakes 1982

Cherry, Charles W. Brake systems and the 286,000 pound gross rail load unit train 1992Progress report, AAR Brake Systems Committee 1998Single car test – part II 1990

Chovan, Dale 30-CDW brake valve – operations and updating 1989*Conversion of locomotives to high friction brake shoe usage 1994Locomotive air dryers 1977*Locomotive control equipment 1988

Christenson, George Brake cylinder leakage 1910Christie, Henry *Brake requirements and testing for private passenger railcars 1999

*Heat effects on locomotive hand brakes 1986Clark, Barry Treadguard high friction brake shoes and the effective control of premature

wheel tread defects 2003Clark, F.H. *Recommended practice 1927

*Recommended practice 1920*Report of Committee on Standard Requirements for High-Speed

Foundation Brake Gear for Passenger Service 1904Clark, H.A. Air brake man’s part in meeting the transportation crisis, The 1923

*Recommended practice 1937*Recommended practice 1930*Recommended practice 1928*Recommended practice 1926*Recommended practice 1925



*Recommended practice 1924*Recommended practice 1923*Recommended practice 1922*Recommended practice 1921*Recommended practice 1919*Recommended practice 1918*Recommended practice 1917*Recommended practice 1916*Triple valve repairs 1922*Triple valve repairs 1921*Triple valve repairs – maintaining standards 1930

Clearwater, G. E. Air brake training – Canadian National Railways 1980

Clegg, Thos. *Air brake instruction 1910*Examination and rating 1911Feed valve – its operation and maintenance, The 1918

Clegg, Wm. *Exclusion of dirt and moisture from passenger car brake cylinders 1929*Exclusion of dirt and moisture from passenger car brake cylinders 1928*Exclusion of dirt and moisture from passenger car brake cylinders 1927Failure of brake beam suspension parts and their maintenance 1937

Locomotive air brakes, service records and maintenance costs 1923Resume of the air brake supervisor’s responsibilities to the stores

department 1919Clifford, W. Air brake work reports 1913Cobden, Geoff *Hose strap reaction forces in railroad freight cars 2006

Report of the AAR Braking Systems Subcommittee 1995Cocquyt, Morris Training locomotive engineers on the Canadian National 1973Coggin, Frank F. *Air pump exhaust for passenger train heating 1901Collins, D.R. Dynamic and regenerative brakes their use in conjunction with air brakes 1949

*Maintenance and repair of clasp brakes for diesel locomotives andpassenger cars 1951

*Passenger train handling freight train handling dynamic braking 1952Columbo, Robert *Application of freight car control valve on a locomotive 1984Colyer, Michael J. 26-L locomotive brake equipment 1986Conger, C. B. *Air pump piston 1895

*Brake beam release springs, their beneficial and detrimental effects,with suggestions for modification 1908

Hose coupling, The 1907*Slack adjusters 1895

Constanzo, Steve *Amtrak material handling cars – innovation in efficiency 1992*Demonstration of X-2000 on Amtrak 1993

Cook, E.S. 3-CD and 3-CDB compressor specification for shop repairs 1948Cook, Samuel Repair test for feed valves 1923Cooper, H. B. ABC-1 freight car valve conversion and features 1963

*Multiple uniting of 26-L, 24-RL & No. 6 type brake equipments 1960*Pressure maintaining and its relation to train handling 1960*Preliminary tests for “AB” valve body and parts 1962Review of installation specification No. 2518 1964



Cortie, Alan *Evaluation of wireline ECP braking and DP on the Ermelo-RichardsBay coal export line 2000

*Towards the next level of train handling technology 1998Cory, R. C. *Round house tests of air brake equipment on locomotives and tenders 1897Cota, A. J. *Air pump piston 1895

*Economical lubrication of air brake cylinders 1896Cotter, G.L. ABLC (load compensating) freight brake equipment 1950

Automatic freight car slack adjusters 1952Multiple capacity brakes for freight cars 1953

Coyle, Charles 90 psi repair track tests and the effects on train operations 1994Improved rubber products for freight air brake equipment 1995

Crawford, W. N. Mechanized AB valve repair shop, The 1972*Use of 26-C brake valve with 24-RL equipment 1962

Crews, Donald Testing of other auxiliary devices 1992Cripe, A.R. RoadRailer – intermodal vehicle of the future 1981Cronin, C. P. *Care of the engineer’s brake valve 1895

Cryder, John *Blended brake systems for diesel electric locomotives and articulatedcars 1978

Cousens, R.C. *Elimination of moisture from brake systems of diesel-electric roadlocomotives 1950

Cunkelman, Brian Humidity and its management when compressing air for use in airbrake equipment 1997

Culbertson, D. L. Expediting trains through and out of yards 1973Culver, Geo. B. Proper cylindering of cars for sufficient shoe clearance, The 1906Cunkelman, Brian Locomotive motor driven air compressor design evolution 2001Cunningham, F .E. *Panel discussion: Impact of changes in the power brake law – an

assessment 1983Cyr, W.H. *Automated train operation 1961

Daniel, R.W. Broken air pipes and their remedies on diesel-electric freight orpassenger road locomotives 1950

*Handling of brake equipment and material 1953Daniels, R.W. *Report Committee on Standardization Diesel and Turbo Electric

Locomotives 1952Davidson, C.F. *Effect of brake pipe and system leakage on train operation 1954Davies, W.H. *Changes in the H-6 brake valve 1920

*Modern freight train handling 1926Davis, C.H. *Air brake problems in cold weather 1955

*Typical application of composition brake shoes 1957Davis, C.W. *Study of the air signal system, A 1956Davis, L. D. New concept in braking for diesel locomotives 1966Dean, A. G. New 165 MPH trains 1965Dean, W.E. Functional inter-relation between the component parts of the air brake

system, The 1917DeBrito, Dominique FRA improved braking system 1987Dees, Earl N. *Trainlink – ES 1996Decker, H. W. *Maintenance of freight and passenger brakes 1894



*Piston travel, means of adjustment and its effect upon the handlingof trains 1898

Degroot, E. H. Jr. *Engine truck brake as an aid in train stopping, The 1898De La Fuente, Jorge Advanced brake rigging system proposal 2001

Angle corrected brake beam, swivel head brake beam & HPB systemupdate, lab simulator & field test results 2002

Delaruelle, Dale *Adaptive air brake control system, An 1990De Leon, Michael *Computer model research 1991

*Influence of freight car motion on the operation of train braking systems 1988*Progress in air brake computer modeling – 1992 1992Research on advanced brake systems 1993

Dell, F.W. Maintenance and testing of decelostat equipment 1951Maintenance of 3-AP decelostat equipment 1955Shop maintenance of the 24-RL brake equipment 1953*Shop maintenance of the D-24 control valve and types “B” and “F”

relay valves as used on diesel electric locomotives 1952Deno, Milt *Adaptive air brake control system, An 1990Desoe, E. G. *Air pump exhaust for passenger train heating 1901

*Frozen train pipes, their cause and prevention 1902*How to prevent the ruination of wheels from skidding and flattening 1900*Slid flat wheels 1895

*Water in train pipes 1903Dewberry, James *Upgrade of APTA SS-05-98- passenger car single car test 2005Dewsbury, R.J. Shop maintenance of “M” and “F” type feed valves 1949Dewson, E.H. Recent improvements in railway brakes by the Westinghouse Air

Brake Co. 1906Devine, W.J. *Passenger train handling; graduated release 1925

*Triple valve repairs 1926Dilgard, Donald F. *Panel discussion: Impact of changes in the power brake law – an

assessment 1983Operation and maintenance of WABCOPAC brake assemblies 1965Report from the Association of American Railroads Brake EquipmentCommittee 1984

*Report on Brake Equipment Committee Activities 1985Report on Brakes and brake equipment committee Activities 1981

Dimsa, Robert D. Advances in freight train brake performance 1997Electro-pneumatic integrated brake control system 1992*EPIC – 3101 field testing update 1989EPIC micro processor diagnostics 1993Installation and operation of EPIC brake equipment 1991*Locomotive control equipment 1988Microprocessor-based locomotive equipment 1990

Dixon, L.L. *Practical and efficient test for brake cylinder leakage on cars while onshop and repair tracks 1908

Dixon, R. J. Westcode electro-pneumatic brake for commuter and rapid transit cars 1971Donkin, Thomas G. *Brake control system for Amtrak’s new push-pull cab cars 1987Donovan, P.H. *Operation of the air pressure water system on sleeping and passenger

cars 1930



Pipe and pipe fittings 1912Dow, T. W. Air hose 1914

Air hose failures 1913*Air hose failure 1912*Air pump piston 1895*Stencilling cars: best method for general adoption 1906Threading and bending of air brake pipes for locomotives and cars 1926

Down, S.G. *Recommended practice 1917*Recommended practice 1916*Recommended practice 1915*Recommended practice 1914*Recommended practice 1913*Recommended practice 1912*Recommended practice 1911*Recommended practice 1910*Report of the Committee on Recommended Practice 1908*Revised report of the Committee on Recommended Practice in full 1907*Report of the Committee on Recommended Practice 1909

Draper, S.H. *Engine and car devices using pressure drawn from the air brake system 1907Two nine and one-half inch air pumps versus one 1906

Drennen, C.M. Best methods of educating apprentices to give the railroads efficientair brake mechanics 1916

Dudley, S.W. Air brake operation in connection with the electrification of the NewYork City terminal of the N.Y.C. & H.R.R.R. Co. 1907

Wastes in air brake service 1922Will the triple valve operate as intended? That depends 1913

Duncan, Andrew New development in E.O.T. equipment 1989Dunne, Charles Brake system for multiple unit and rapid transit cars 1969Dupre, Barry Fabricated steel cylinders – manufacturing and testing 1986Durant, W. H. *Foundation brake gear for locomotive tenders 1897

Edwards, Robert *Application of freight car control valve on a locomotive 1984Eksergian, C.L. Wheel slip and what can be done about it 1949Elder, James Air signal valve maintenance 1920

*Operation and maintenance of engineer’s brake valves 1929*Passenger train handling; graduated release 1925Passenger train handling; graduated release 1924*Triple valve repairs 1926*What are you specifying and what are you getting in foundation brake

rigging of car equipment? 1925Ellis, F. R. After coolers and automatic drain valves 1947

In service testing of disc-assist brake applications 1972*Causes, effects, remedies and economic disadvantages of overchargeon freight trains 1956

Recommendations for air brake standardization of multiple-unitlocomotives 1966*Report Committee on Standardization of Airbrake Equipment on

Diesel and Turbo Electric Locomotives 1954



*Report of Committee on Standardization of Air Brake Equipment,Diesel and Turbo Electric Locomotives 1955

Stopping freight trains from the rear 1953*Testing, malfunctions and remedies of 26-L braking equipment 1962

Ellsworth, John V. Air brake “know-how” pays dividends 1953Safety valves for locomotive main reservoirs and compressors 1957

Engle, Thomas Braking and coupler systems for light rail vehicles 1976Braking system performance for dual mode trains 1988Hydro-pneumatic braking 1971NYCOPARC automatic self-resetting parking brake 1989Total traction control system for integral trains 1985

Ephraim, Max Jr. *Diesel locomotive compressed air system 1954Erisman, E.W. Measurement of system leakage 1952

*Troubles and remedies – 24-RL brake equipment 1950Troubles and remedies 24-RL locomotive brake equipment 1951

Evans, J. A. Dry clean air effect on locomotive brake equipment 1982

Farmer, C.C. *Air pumps, their troubles and treatment, and tools for making repairs 1897*Best method of handling air brake work in connection with yard

testing plant 1902*High speed brake, The 1901*Main reservoir and connections 1896New types of Westinghouse triple valves 1906Southern Pacific air brake demonstrations 1909

Farmer, F.B. *Air hose 1905*Air-brake recording gauge 1899*Best method of locating and repairing defects on train en route 1898Break-in-twos 1911Combined automatic and straight-air engine and tender brake, The 1903*Handling freight or passenger trains wholly or partially equipped with

air brakes 1894*Kind, quality and quantity of lubricants for the different parts of the

parts of the air brake system 1900*Organizing and conducting the air-brake department of a railway 1899*Piston travel 1896Responsibility for torn off air hose 1904*Shop tests and repairs for triple valves 1897*Slack adjusters 1896*Slid flat wheels 1895

Starting, running and stopping long freight trains 1913Faulhaber, William Air brake training and the locomotive simulator 1990

Training program train air brakes 1991Faust, Joseph *Air brake testing on repair tracks: “It’s time to simplify” 2000

Features of Union Pacific distributed power locomotives 1997Fazekas, Jerry Braking systems of multiple-unit traction assist units 1989Fenton, W. P. Empty-load equipment trend on wheel wear and shoe savings 1976Fernandez, Emilio Evolution of locomotive engineer alertness devices 1984Ferguson, C.C. Freight train brake work in terminals from the revenue standpoint 1920



Ferguson, Geo. *Condemning gages for the D-22 type control valves, D-24 controlvalves and U-12-B type universal valves 1960

*Good brake system maintenance improves freight train handling 1950*Main reservoir safety valves for diesel locomotives location,

maintenance and testing 1955*Pressure maintaining and its relation to train handling 1960*Railway Fuel & Traveling Engineers’ Ass’n handling of long trains, The 1949Service experience in the lubrication of air compressors with F-2Mechanical lubricator 1947

Ferguson, J.W. I.M.T. – hand brakes 1975Ferren, R. F. Value of proper train make-up, The 1980Fessler, C.B. *Air brake instruction for the repair track 1963

Benefits of on-tread high friction composition brake shoes, The 1965*Testing, malfunctions and remedies of 26-L braking equipment 1962

Fisher, D.W. *Maintenance of brake equipment on gas rail cars 1929*U-12-B universal valve 1930

Fitzgerald, J.E. *Handling heavy tonnage trains on grades with air brakes exclusively 1917Florian, Charles 2006 Braking Systems Committee Update 2006Flynn, H.A. Handling passenger and freight trains with “ET” equipment 1909Forney, H.H. *Unconnected hose hanging free versus coupled with a well-designed

and located dummy coupling 1901Fowler, E. D. *Handling freight or passenger trains wholly or partially equipped with

air brakes 1894*Pump governors and air gauges 1895

Fox, John M. Automated test rack 1975Foy, R.J. Self contained power source for EPX radio based ECP braking system 2001Fralich, J.S.Y. *Retaining valves for freight cars 1927Francis, Justin *Heat effects on locomotive hand brakes 1986Francis, R.H. Freight train handling 1956

Slid flat wheels on diesel-electric locomotives (yard and road) 1953Frantz, Virgil Review of locomotive sanding equipment 1966Fraser, H.C. *Unconnected hose hanging free versus coupled with a well-designed

and located dummy coupling 1901Freholm, Omar E. Budd frate-brake, The 1958

Gable, F. H. *Care of the engineer’s brake valve 1895Gabler, Paul *Enhanced proximity warning and crew alertness system 1997Gagarin, Gregory A. *Amtrak’s auto train brake system – development and test 1984

*Combination disc and tread brake equipment on Amtrak 1982Progress report AAR Braking Systems Committee 2002

Gagarin, Gregory G. Brake system for the German State Railway’s high-speed ‘ICE’passenger train 1987

*Modern design of disc brakes for passenger trains 1976Gallagher, William Is length an issue 2003

Operational brake tests for unconventional equipment 1997Galvin, Richard J. Further testing brake cylinder pressures at field maintenance facilities 1997Galvin, T. J. Demise of a precedent, The 1967Gamache, Herbert R. *Remote locomotive operations and their economic impact on the



railroad 1968Gannon, M.F. *Accumulation of moisture and its elimination from trains and yard

testing plants 1915Garabrant, W.P. *High speed brake, The 1903Garcia, Dr. Eugene Brake beam performance in a high vibration environment 1991

Use of photostress techniques for analyzing truss type brake beamson dynamic testing machines, The 1996

Gardiner, J.E. *What is the best material for air brake and air signal piping? 1929What is the best material for air brake and air signal piping? 1928

Gaughan, Edward W. Brake cylinder leakage testing 1998*Data-based assessment of a 4-pressure testing with the Wabtec

automated single car test system, A 2005*Impact of curve negotiation on braking forces, The 1991Impact of increased design net braking ratios on empty/load applications 2002Impact of recent developments on empty / load brakes, The 2004*New concept for single car testing, A 1995Optimum net braking ratios for light weight, high capacity cars 1999*Trainlink – ES 1996Recommended practice for ensuring positive brake release on long cars 2003Shoe utilization as a measure of brake performance 2006Wabtec automated single car test device 2000

Gayfer, Robert Air flow measurement interpretation of air flow readings obtainedby differential pressures 1989

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Quereau, C.H. *Report of the Master Car Builders’ Committee: Standard methods ofcleaning air brakes and additional prices for labor and material 1903

Raoul, V.H. SAB brake regulator type DRV 1952Rauch, Harold Experiences with 24-RL equipment 1960Rawlings, C.H. *Handling heavy tonnage trains on grades with air brakes exclusively 1917Rees, James, G. Automated single car test devices 2003

Brake shoe force measurement 1980Coming, train control link; A revolution in train braking, and more 1994Converting rail cars from cast metal to composition brake shoes 1978Current single car brake testing comparative merits relative to traditionalmanual testing 2005

Development of automatic computerized service shop testing 1991Economy and quality assurance through automatic computerizedbrake testing 1988Fully automatic single car tester; automation of yard brake testing 1995Pneutronics automatic air brake test stand 1970*Study of braking ratio changes for certain older coal cars and a new

way to determine braking ratio in the field, A 1999*Testing for current freight car braking ratios on Union Pacific Railroad 2000Use of an improved brake shoe force testing method on Union Pacific RR 2001

Rees, Louis Update on E.O.T. device operation 1987Reese, H.W. Manufacture of steel pipe 1926Reicher, Harry How and why a departure test for a locomotive 1977Reichert, Michael Brake related reasons for car on repair track 1984

Cold weather railroad operations 1985Reid, Jeff *New concept for single car testing, A 1995Reid, Robert M. *Remote locomotive operations and their economic impact on the

railroad 1968Reinschmidt, Dr. Alan J. Present AAR organization and the outlook for the future, The 1997Relyea, Mr. Lubricating oils for railway diesel air compressors 1961Reynolds, John *CCB-26 locomotive brake system 26L replacement for the next

generation 2005Reynolds, Robert DB for dollars; technology and how it affect braking costs 2001

*It’s there – it’s free – just use it: continuous brake health monitoring 2005Remfry, C.N. *8 ½ inch cross compound compressor maintenance 1918



*Recommended practice 1937*Recommended practice 1930*Recommended practice 1929*Recommended practice 1928*Recommended practice 1927*Recommended practice 1926*Recommended practice 1925*Recommended practice 1924*Recommended practice 1923*Recommended practice 1922*Recommended practice 1921*Recommended practice 1920Undesired quick action, its prevention and remedy 1913

Rengers, Lee *Why double acting slack adjusters are necessary 1971Ressler, C.T. Manufacture of wrought iron pipe 1926Reynaud, Bruce Bottling the air 1989Rhedin, Howard *How to be a witness 1966Rhoads, Thomas Identification and testing of air brake equipment 1986Riccio, Steve *General maintenance of Budd model “CF” disc brakes 1950Richardson, H.J. “AB” empty and load freight car brake equipment 1937Richardson, L. Car retarders 1929Richey, A. L. Recommendations for air brake standardization on interchange

motive power 1969Ring, Michael Advances in performance train braking systems 1999

Automatic set and release hand brake – innovative technology andoperational benefits for the rail industry 2001

Rioux, Yvon ECP brakes first stand-alone test train 1998Ripper, Robert A. Brake related reasons for car on repair track 1983

Maintenance – C.O.T.&S. of empty and load equipment 1978Robertson, James *Economical brake cylinder maintenance 1927Robinson, H.J. Recent improvements in passenger train braking 1926Robson, John, L. Some factors affecting air brake maintenance costs 1956Rochon, W. M. Avoid losses in AAR billing 1964

*Reappraisal of piston travel limits 1963Rochu, Jean Xavier Antiskid control: form flat wheel protection to braking force control

or the appearance of a new specialty in the railway rolling stock:‘automatist’ 1984

Roderique, Donald J. History of composition brake shoes: Their application 1981*Panel discussion: Impact of changes in the power brake law – an

assessment 1983Rojecki, W.E. Integral train control valve with empty-load option 1987Rolfe, Charles Latest innovations in empty and load braking 1968Roney, John *High speed brake, The 1903Root, Kevin CCB26-ROL remote operated locomotives braking equipment 2006

CCBII test results – computer controlled brake equipment 2nd

generation for railway locomotives 1997*Computer-based locomotive braking systems 1989Field experience CCB computer controlled brake equipment 1993



Roselius, Charles, E Freight car hand brake rules reviewed 1978*Questions and answers – double acting slack adjusters 1971Truck mounted brake – 1984 1984*Why double acting slack adjusters are necessary 1971

Ross, Edward Increasing worker productivity through wireless technology 2002Ross, Ralph C. Air brake suppression of locomotive acceleration slips 1961

Brake pipe leakage and taper on freight trains 1954Rounkle, Barbara Capabilities of end of train telemetry 1993Roush, R.W. Locomotive foundation brake systems 1980Rowland, Richard T. Use of manual retainers in certain grade braking situations, The 1986Ruegg, G.A. Advanced train control systems (ATCS) 1987Russell, J.H. Adaptations of AB brake equipment for special duty cars 1954

*Economics of good freight brake maintenance 1955Inspection, testing and operations of trains as required by the power

brake law of 1958 and cold weather effect on train operation 1962*Report of Committee on Standardization of Air Brake Equipment

Switching Locomotives 1951Russell, Robert Clean-Oil-Test-Stencil-AB type freight brake equipment 1975

MU brake arrangement of outboard locomotive consist 1974*Report on Brake Equipment Committee Activities 1985

Sammataro, R.F. *Qualification of non-standard piping product form for ASME code forpressure piping, B31 applications 1999

Samolowicz, Joe Sintered metal brake shoe characteristics and benefits 2003Sampson, Lacey *Main reservoir safety valves for diesel locomotives location,

maintenance and testing 1955Sanders, C. A. *Air pump repairs 1894

*Slid flat wheels 1895Sanders, J.N. *Assembling locomotive units, and inspecting and testing 24-RL

locomotive air brake equipment prior to service 1953*Effect of brake pipe and system leakage on train operation 1954

Sandhas, H.L. Air leakage and money wastage through failure to keep hose couplingsin standard gauge 1919

*Slack action in long passenger trains 1918*What shall we do to improve the operation of the present standard

pneumatic signal device 1915Sarrinen, Seppo Wabtec ECP brake system 2000Saurer, Glenn R. T.D.A. brake simulations and the locomotive engineer 1983Sauter, Jeff TMB-60 HHB high performance truck-mounted brake with integrated

hydraulic hand brake 1999TMB-60 on extended life cars 2006

Scales, Brian T. Influence of brake build-up time, braking ratio and grade on trainstopping distance 1987

Schafrel, F.H. *Inspection and testing of 24-RL locomotive brake and signal equipment 1951Schatz, David Innovative solution for the rail industry from LOKRING, An 1999Schroeder, Paul K Locomotive analysis and reporting system 1985

Packaging concepts for retrofit applications of advanced electronicson locomotives 1986



Schultz, Thomas *Railways of The People’s Republic of China: Their development/traffic,and rolling stock brake systems 1982

Remote intervention air brake actuation 1988Scott, Daniel G. Improved coupling for brake pipe hose application 1981

New truck mounted brake, A 1986WABCO VX vent valve 1990

Scott, J.R. *Yard air plants 1928Seeley, W.D. Engine house inspection, repairs and maintenance of air brakes, The 1909Seidel, Jeffrey A. 26-L locomotive brake 1986Serieno, A. J. *Causes, effects, remedies and economic disadvantages of overcharge

on freight trains 1956*Metropolitan commuter train brake equipment 1961*Multiple uniting of 26-L, 24-RL & No. 6 type brake equipments 1960Testing malfunctions and remedies of 26-R and 26-C passenger car

brake equipment 1964*Trends in air brake shop facilities 1958

Shallenberger, C. S. *Air pump piston 1895*Pump governors and air gauges 1895

Sharp, J. M. *Care of the engineer’s brake valve 1895Shelleman, C. C. 26-L unitized locomotive equipment and testing 1967

Modern train handling – 1966 1966Shi, Sha Mao Air brake equipment of China’s Railway today, The 1983Shipley, W. H. *Signal apparatus and conductor’s valve, Care of 1895Short, Ted Methods and material in air brake pipe joints 1961Shriver, W.W. *What is the best material for air brake and air signal piping? 1925Shute, Bruce *Development of a brake shoe to prevent wheel shelling 1998

Interrelation of brake pipe leakage – gradient and flow, The 1979Investigation of undesired emergencies, An 1977Update of electronic air brakes 1991

Sich, Gary Automatic parking brake for freight cars 2003Sillcox, L. K. Dare to be different 1966

Trends in transport 1949Simms, Roger Brake shoe force testing 2002

*Empty-load & piston travel 2005Sinn, Richard CCBII / Locotrol—next generation locomotive air brake control

is ‘On the Net’ for superior reliability 1996Sipchen, W.C. Air compressor maintenance 1956Sirois, Gerard ECP operation on Quebec Cartier Mining 2000Sitterly, N.H. *Engine and car devices using pressure drawn from the air brake system 1907Skantar, Elmer T. Unintended emergency brake application indicator for freight trains 1983Skinner, A. Reclamation of air brake material 1924Slattery, James T. Triple valve lubrication 1908Slobidsky, Steve Progress report AAR Braking Systems Committee 2004

Update on the Braking System Committee 2005Smith, Douglas L. B.I.T.-P.K.P.-To trip or not to trip 1972

*MU (multiple unit) connection for locomotives, The 1985Sample car inspection of freight brake systems 1974

Smith, Eric *26-LSC/CS-1 electro-pneumatic brake equipment for LRC trains 1979



New WABCO Drymor locomotive air dryer, The 1986Re-manufacturing ‘ABD’ control valves into ‘ABDX’ control valves 1991

Smith, Gene *Adaptive air brake control system, An 1990Update to Locotrol III 1992

Smith, Kenneth H. Operation of the DB-60 brake valve with questions and answers 1996Snowden, Stewart *Application of freight car control valve on a locomotive 1984

*Blended brake systems for diesel electric locomotives and articulatedcars 1978

Snyder, Dr. Todd *Testing for current freight car braking ratios on Union Pacific Railroad 2000Spalt, F.R. *Pressure retaining valve and its use, The 1897Spearman, Michael Achieving the benefits of clean, dry air in locomotive compressed

air systems 1983Spencer, W.H. Central Railroad of New Jersey air brake test of K triple valves on coal

train from Penobscot, PA., to Port Johnson, N.J. April 30th and May1st, 1907 1907

Spindle, M. F. Case for the air instruction car, The 1967Stacy, Robert G. New Budd model “BX” disc brake, The 1963Stanton, L.A. Brake cylinder release valves 1952

*Passenger train handling freight train handling dynamic braking 1952Pressure maintaining 1957Shop maintenance – brake valves 1949

Stauffer, Rick Evaluation of electronic controlled brakes in revenue service 1997Evaluation update of ECP braked trains in revenue service 1998Evaluation update of ECP braked trains in revenue service 1999

Steele, James E. *Maintenance of brake equipment on gas rail cars 1929Steele, W. I. *Maintenance of passenger and freight brakes 1896

*Pressure retaining valve and its use, The 1897*Pump governors and air gauges 1895

Stenason, W.G. Freight car foundation brake designs 1924Stendahl, Carl P. Progress report from the AAR Brake Systems Working Committee 1997

Report of the AAR Braking Systems Working Committee 1996Stephens, Charles B. Development of the type BH range type steam compressor governor, The 1948Stewart, D.G. Development design and manufacture of the “AB” brake 1937

*Report Committee on Standardization of Airbrake Equipment onDiesel and Turbo Electric Locomotives 1954

*Report Committee on Standardization of Air Brake Equipment forDiesel and Turbo Electric Locomotives 1953

*Report Committee on Standardization Diesel and Turbo ElectricLocomotives 1952

*Report of Committee on Standardization of Air Brake Equipment,Diesel and Turbo Electric Locomotives 1955

Stewart, Gary Operation and benefits of variable and empty-load equipment 1974Stewart, J.P. *Freight train handling instructions 1927

Methods of interesting and instructing railway employees in themaintenance and operation of the air brake equipment 1924

*Modern freight train handling 1926Type F-1 lubricator for air compressors 1937*Yard air plants 1928



Stevens, J.E. AB load compensating brake, The 1948Stone, D.H. *Effect of high horsepower grade braking on AAR high friction

composition brake shoes 1994Storzinge, Tom Development of a new freight control valve 1984

Electronic freight brakes – European approach 1995Strawn, Harry *Triple valve union gasket rubber vs. leather 1928Stricklan, J.H. *Pressure retaining valve; its value, present general condition and how

it may be best improved and maintained, The 1901Stringham, Elmer Aeroquip electronic fuel gauge system, The 1985

Potential use of event recorder data 1990Stumpf, Richard New speed indicator with accelerometer 1983

Sudduth, H.N. 6-BL locomotive brake equipment for switching and branch linelocomotives, The 1947

Brake pipe flow indicator, The 1949Discipline of pneumatic brake phenomena 1965Effects of air leakage in freight trains, The 1951Fundamentals of pneumatic brake calibration 1960Limitations of pneumatic brake control 1958Third generation brake cylinder release valve, The 1963

Sundin, H. *Economics of good freight brake maintenance 1955Swan, J. B. *Cleaning and oiling triple valves and brake cylinders 1894Swanson, A.C. Brake equipment as applied to slug cars on the Southern Railway 1956Sweetland, David Air brake system for double stack cars – training program 1989

Program development for air brake training on Conrail 1987Symons, W.E. *Report of the Master Car Builders’ Committee: Standard methods of

cleaning air brakes and additional prices for labor and material 1903Synnestvedt, Paul *Care of the engineer’s brake valve 1895

*Slack adjusters 1895

Tack, Carl E. Time-O-Test 1973“Unifrate” variable – load brake for freight car trucks 1962

Tallion, Armand Sintered brake shoe, The: A useful tool for reducing premature wheelremovals and economizing operations 2006

Talty, John A How can the road foreman of engines render the most effective assistanceto the air brake service? 1909

Taylor, Robert Advance warning system for detecting brake related problems 1992Taylor, Thomas S. *Development of the ABSCO truck mounted brake, The 1965Tellalian, Edward *Blended brake systems for diesel electric locomotives and articulated

cars 1978Tharp, D. B. Rail lubrication – Part II – reducing train rolling resistance by

on-board lubrication 1986Thomason, L.A. Locomotive air compressor synchronization 1962Thompson, Jack Whole story of dry, clean air, The 1979Tinklepaugh, Mark End of car innovations 2001Tramblie, H.I. Evolution of the AP decelostat system 1949

*General maintenance of Budd model “CF” disc brakes 1950*Maintenance and repair of clasp brakes for diesel locomotives and



passenger cars 1951Troiani, Vincent *A study of vibration response of DB-60 and ABDX freight brake

control valves and recommendations for installation on freight cars 2004Turner, Jim *Conversion of locomotives to high friction brake shoe usage 1994Turner, Walter Empty and load brake 1912

Problem of controlling modern passenger trains – a statement ofconditions and requirements and the solution as achieved by the“PC” equipment, The 1911

Trubiano, Arthur *Effect of brake parameters on freight train productivity, The 1987Truglio, Jim *ECP brakes first stand-alone test train 1998Turner, W.V. Introduction to the study of air brakes with special reference to questions

and answers on the No. 6 ET equipment 1908Tyler, E. R. Why and how to stop trains 1969

Union, Jerry Update cleaning transit and locomotive equipment 1991Urfer, Mike Study of brake shoe conditions in the field, A 2000Ux, M.M. *Condemning gages for the D-22 type control valves, D-24 control

valves and U-12-B type universal valves 1960*Preliminary tests for “AB” valve body and parts 1962Techniques of air brake maintenance 1961

Vadnal, Richard New generation of truck mounted brakes on freight cars, The 1986Two stage independent brake 1985

Vanderby, Max *ABA/RSI National Steel Car Ltd brake rigging tolerance build up 2006Vanderland, W. A. Sizing of stationary air compressors 1967Van der Meulen, Dr. David Developing business cases for integrated ECP braking plus

distributed power 2002Systemic approach to modulating train braking and traction 2004

Vaughn, L.E. *Improved performance of the “Weeper Port” for DB60 control valves 2005Performance evaluation of empty load systems and the impact on brakingratios of high gross to tare freight cars 2002

Portable computerized single car testing 1999Volumetric tolerances and their effect on freight car brake system design 2004

Vergan, W.E. *Brake system leakage 1930*Distributing valves, location, maintenance and piping 1929

Vial, F.K. Standardization of the braking power of freight cars 1927

Wagner, Donald Oerlikon vigilance and safety control 1961Wahlert, H. A. *Brake beam release springs, their beneficial and detrimental effects,

with suggestions for modification 1908Brake cylinders and connections 1911*Engine truck brake as an aid in train stopping, The 1898

Walker, F.W. *Foundation brakes 1895Walker, Jos. W. Locating and removing triple valves from freight trains that produce

undesired quick action 1912*What is the best material for air brake and air signal piping? 1925*What’s the safe life of an air brake hose? 1917

Walsh Joseph, W. Changes in the power brake law 1982



*Panel discussion: Impact of changes in the power brake law – anassessment 1983

Walsh, W. C. *Air pump piston 1895Wark, R.E. *Changes in the H-6 brake valve 1920Washbourn, Jack Comparison of electro-pneumatic braking in North America and Europe 1977

Review of European air brake practice, A 1970*Why waste air? The case for 8 ½” control valve 1979

Watters, R.J. Damage to car air brake equipments by thawing plants 1919Holding standing freight trains and cars on grades 1919

Weatherall, W.J. *Light repair track and train yard operation 1962Weaver, C.H. *Air Brake Association Committee on Brake Pipe Leakage 1925

*Air consumption of locomotive auxiliary devices 1922*Air consumption of locomotive auxiliary devices 1921*Air consumption of locomotive auxiliary devices 1920*Air consumption of locomotive auxiliary devices 1919*Brake pipe leakage 1927*Brake pipe leakage 1926*Brake pipe leakage 1924*Breaking-in-two of long modern passenger trains, their cause, remedies

and avoidance 1908*Report of committee appointed to analyze the paper entitled

“Standardization of the braking power of freight cars” 1928Weber, Harry E. 1980 WABCOPAC brake assembly – importance of proper maintenance

for optimum brake performance, The 1980Multi-unit freight cars, brake equipment considerations 1981

Webb, R.G. Terminal testing of H.S.C. brakes – light weight high speed trains 1947Weiss, Michael Microprocessor control wheelslide protection equipment 1990Weightman, W.B. *Brake system leakage on freight trains 1950

Release control retainer as a means for better braking, The 1952*Service trials of the type “B” brake pipe flow indicator 1953

Weiler, Yehoram *Brake requirements and testing for private passenger railcars 1999Welten, S.A. Causes for slow operating locomotive air compressors 1923Wenk, F.C. Maintenance and testing of H.S.C. brake equipment 1948Westom, N.E. *Light repair track and train yard operation 1962Wetenkamp, Dr. H.R. Safe thermal loads for a 33-inch railroad wheel 1975Wheeler, S.C. *Difficulties the railroads encounter in endeavoring to run one hundred

per cent operative brakes in freight service 1915White, J. W. Metroliners, The 1970

Operating with automatic train speed control 1953*Questions and answers – double acting slack adjusters 1971*Why double acting slack adjusters are necessary 1971

White, W.W. *Brake pipe leakage 1927*Brake pipe leakage 1926Locomotive air cooling pipe – too little vs. too much radiating surface 1919Brake pipe vent valve, The 1921

Whitney, Donald E. 6-N type distributing valve, The 1960B-N training program for promotion of firemen to locomotiveengineers 1973



B-N training program for supervisors and locomotive engineers toimprove train handling and operation 1973

Brake and brake equipment report 1975Engineer and fireman training 1973Pressure maintaining and resultant improved brake control 1972Report Activities – AAR Brake and Brake Equipment Committee 1978Report: Brake and Brake Equipment Committee Activities 1977

Whitney, F.H. *Frozen train pipes, their cause and prevention 1902*Water in train pipes 1903

Whyte, F.M. *Report of Committee on Standard Requirements for High-SpeedFoundation Brake Gear for Passenger Service 1904

Wickham, David J. Air flow / leakage relationship in train brake systems 1978Development of the Z-a-A brake control valve 1976

Willaman, P.O. Composition of shoe contribution to modern railroad service, The 1958Improvement in brake control through the use of modern brake shoes 1956

Williams, F. Fundamentals of theory, construction, & maintenance as applied tomechanically driven air compressor for diesel locomotives, The 1911

Williams, S.L. To obtain a higher efficiency in air brake service 1951Williamson, A.S. Friction of new and worn brake shoes on new and worn cast wheels 1911Wilson, Jack Universal Railway Devices Co. 1952Wilson, James *ECP brakes implementation: The path forward 2006

Highlights of the New Power Brake Regulation 2000Power Brake Law update 2003Power brake training and extended haul audit update 2006Significant changes to the Power Brake Law 2001

Wilson, Richard L FRA prospective of the railroads applications of the new Power Brake Law 2004Leakage and gradient considerations in train braking 1976Perspective of freight car braking ratios, A 1977Railway brake shoes 1951Variable capacity brake equipment related to brake dynamics 1973WABCOPAC brake assembly today – design and performance 1970

Wingfield, E.W. Modern air brake shop facilities 1958Winters, Robert E. How, what and why of brake pipe pressure 1967

Maintenance and testing DB-60 valve 1985Methods of repairing freight air brake components 1966

Wojcik, Thomas Emergency stop distance tests with and without sanding 1989Wood, Geo. H. *Automatic train control 1925

*Difficulties the railroads encounter in endeavoring to run one hundredper cent operative brakes in freight service 1915

*Freight train handling instructions 1927Relation of the American Railway Association Committee on Brakes and

Brake Equipment to the Air Brake Association 1930*Retaining valves for freight cars 1927*Slack action in long passenger trains 1918*Slack action in long passenger trains 1917Train control as relating to the air brake 1923

Wood, W.W. *Air consumption of locomotive auxiliary devices 1920Woodhouse, H. E. Locomotive and train simulation 1969



Worbois, Robert J. N-2 regulating valve for controlling maximum brake cylinder pressure,The 1985

Wright, C.W. Better brakes for freight cars 1963Wright, Carl D. ABD-W control valve with integrated continuous quick service 1975

Benefits of continuous quick service in freight train operation 1967Contribution of empty and load brake equipment to increased brakinglevel 1971

Effective brake pressure for brake performance 1969Wright, Eric C *A study of vibration response of DB-60 and ABDX freight brake

control valves and recommendations for installation on freight cars 2004ECP brake” transition from development to deployment 2001Electro-pneumatic brake development 1995EP-60 Mark II: The next generation – a systems approach for AARcompliance and reliability 2000

Microprocessor – control brake systems – applications of new technology 1981

Yates, Donald B. ARCI – American Railway Car Institute 1971Effect of higher brake pipe pressure on leakage and testing of freight cars 1968Locomotive braking ratio means??? 1969

Yeager, F.R. Modern 30 CDW brake valve and 30 CW module for Amtrak locomotives 1979Yehling, James Computerized freight brake control valve testing 1991Yerkes, Donald R. Air flow method of qualifying train air brakes on Conrail 1988Young, Robert B. *Foundation brakes 1895Young, W. H. *How the efficiency air pumps may be best increased and maintained 1899

Zakaib, Hector *Wheel performance with 2-axle and 4-axle hand-brake arrangements 1977Zemyan, Jim Recent developments in electro-pneumatic brake equipment for

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