Historical information

"Westinghouse Australia self-lapping driver's brake valve Type W" circular No. C6 dated 1936, describing the type of brake valve, its features, operations, adjustment, associated double check valve and drawings shown with parts. This type of valve was used by the MMTB, replacing the Manual Lap type on almost the entire fleet. It gives a lot better control over the braking of a tram by drivers.

Significance

Yields information about the Westinghouse Type W brake valve.

Physical description

Document or catalogue circular - 4 loose pages, quarto No. C6