Spotting
 Timeline
 Travel Tip
 Trip
 Race
 Social
 Greeting
 Poll
 Img
 PNR
 Pic
 Blog
 News
 Conf TL
 RF Club
 Convention
 Monitor
 Topic
 #
 Rating
 Correct
 Wrong
 Stamp
 PNR Ref
 PNR Req
 Blank PNRs
 HJ
 Vote
 Pred
 @
 FM Alert
 FM Approval
 Pvt
Search Trains
 ↓ 
×
DOJ:
Dep:
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
Class:
2SSLCCEx3AFC2A1A3EEAVSEV
Type:
 

Train Details
Words:
LHB/ICF:
Pantry:
In-Coach Catering/Pantry Car
Loco:
Reversal:
Rake Reversal at Any Stn
Rake:
RSA:
With RSA
Inaug:
 to 
# Halts: to 
Trvl Time: to  (in hrs)
Distance: to  (in kms)
Speed: to  (in km/h)

Departure Details
Include nearby Stations:      ONLY this Station:
Dep Between:    
Dep PF#:
Reversal:
Rake Reversal at Dep Stn

Arrival Details
Include nearby Stations:      ONLY this Station:
Arr Days:
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
Arr Between:    
Arr PF#:
Reversal:
Rake Reversal at Arr Stn

Search
  Go  
dark mode
 
Thu Mar 28 18:55:33 IST
Home
Trains
ΣChains
Atlas
PNR
Forum
Quiz
Topics
Gallery
News
FAQ
Trips
Login
Post PNRPost BlogAdvanced Search
What is the IRAB-I brake system?  
2 Answers
Aug 20 2021 (04:29)
Locomotives

Entry# 2345     
Yousuf_Azhar^
What is the IRAB-I brake system?

93260 views
1
Feb 27 2021 (20:38)
Blog Post# 4890891-3     
Guest: 6cdec986   Added by: Yousuf_Azhar^  Aug 20 2021 (04:31)
IRAB – 1 brake system has been designed by RDSO and fitted with New Generation Locomotives.!!

93096 views
3
Feb 27 2021 (20:40)
Blog Post# 4890891-5     
Guest: 6cdec986   Added by: Yousuf_Azhar^  Aug 20 2021 (04:29)
The main features of IRAB-I brake system as fitted on these locos are

ELF – lapping type independent brakes on the loco i.e., the air brakes on loco can be Applied and released in steps by applying brake pressure between 2.5 to 5kg/cm2 in the brake cylinder.
.
Braking
...
more...
of air braked passengers/freight trailing stock and at the same time.
Proportionate air brake application on loco through distributor valve.
.
Dynamic brake interlocks to prevent simultaneous application of automatic air brakes and dynamic brakes on loco.
Multiple unit operation with loco fitted with similar type of brake system or with Locos fitted with 28 LA – V – 1 Brake system for hauling air braked trailing stock.
.
Loco Proportionate brakes can be released by pressing the loco brake release switch, keeping the train brakes applied.
.
Provision for the driver to apply independent brakes on leading loco in case of Parting between locos in MU operation due to failure of coupling.
.
Provision for the freight/passenger change over cock to regulate loco air brake application and release timings depending on the type of stock being operated by loco.
.
Automatic power cut off during emergency brake application.
.
Visual indication in drivers cab through air flow indicating device during parting between locus and during train parting, alarm chain pulling, or guards emergency brake valve operation while hauling air braked.
Scroll to Top
Scroll to Bottom
Go to Mobile site
Important Note: This website NEVER solicits for Money or Donations. Please beware of anyone requesting/demanding money on behalf of IRI. Thanks.
Disclaimer: This website has NO affiliation with the Government-run site of Indian Railways. This site does NOT claim 100% accuracy of fast-changing Rail Information. YOU are responsible for independently confirming the validity of information through other sources.
India Rail Info Privacy Policy