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  1. Johnb replied to the thread Bahamas.

    I’m a member of the society but not a party to the decision. I assume it’s so it isn’t visible, 45407 has the pump between the frames but for the other two Black 5s Ian Riley fitted it under the driver’s seat just protruding below the cab side...

    Jun 23, 2026 at 11:18 AM

  2. Johnb replied to the thread Bahamas.

    Modern air brake systems use a more sophisticated distributor valve allowing gradual brake release and a faster emergency application. I’m not a driver and stand to be corrected but I would think the operation is a lot more smooth than a vac...

    Jun 22, 2026 at 10:10 PM

  3. Johnb replied to the thread Bahamas.

    Maybe it isn’t which is why I used the term future proof

    Jun 22, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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