[PRCo] Re: Brake Shoes

[Boris Cefer]

There were no cars equipped with a dynamic braking except PCCs. All cars 
used solely air brakes. But I would be interested to know what particular 
items were included in the speed-up modifications (except motor winding and 
resistor values).

B

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Phillip Clark Campbell" <pcc_sr at yahoo.com>
To: <pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org>
Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2008 8:46 PM
Subject: [PRCo] Brake Shoes


Hello;


Many of the low-floor cars were re-worked for faster speeds.  Did they get 
dynamic braking or did they rely solely on brake shoes?  How often would 
brake shoes need replacement?  Were there any special safety features on 
these cars?


Phil