Air Brake Systems

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Tom Bee offers effective, economical brakes for all his trucks.  Brakes are the best way to control trains on hills and stop them in emergencies. Some clubs require them on all locomotives and at least half the cars. Insurance company mandates may eventually require them on all cars. 

 Features: 
  • Simple, user-friendly operation (more pressure...more brake).
  • One-piece hanger/lining assembly.
  • 8-shoes with heat resistant brake pads.
  • Road clearance to minimize damage in the event of a derailment.
  • Easily installed onto trucks.
Dimensions: 
  • Air cylinder = .625" id.x .842" od x 2.125"
  • Piston seals = 5/8" od x 3/8" id x 1/8" thick
  • Flexible hose = 1/8" id x1/4" od
  • Brake beams = 1/8" x 1" x 8 1/2"
  • Pressure application = 0 to 50 PSI
Material: 
  • Cylinders:     red brass tubing     
  • Pistons:       delrin
  • Brake arms:    cast aluminum
  • Fittings:      CNC machined brass (Clippard)
  • Hose:          urethane (Clippard)
  • Brake beams:   hot rolled steel
  • Piston seals:  buna-n rubber
  • Linings:       non-metallic, asbestos-free                temperature to 450 deg F 
  • Adhesive:      five minute epoxy

 

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Check Out Our Video of How to Connect the Brake Hoses to Tom's Trucks