Historical information

Booklet - titled " The Westinghouse quick acting brake, illustrated description, with instructions for the working and maintenance of the brake", published by The Westinghouse Brake Company Limited, York Road, Kings Cross, London in 1893. Has diagrams, a table of contents, giving details of the operation, air pump, lubrication, main reservoir, valves, brake cylinder, with instructions for drivers and guards. Had a number of fold out sheets which are missing or damaged.

Significance

Yields information about the Westinghouse air braking system and its operations.

Physical description

Booklet - brown rexine covers, printed decorative inside papers, 64 pages + 4 part foldout sheets.

Inscriptions & markings

On inside cover "Hannbil 21.6.04"