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Vacuum brake valve assembly

Discussion in 'Diesel & Electric Traction' started by Senior Citizen, Feb 26, 2019.

  1. Senior Citizen

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    I am trying to locate a vacuum brake valve assembly suitable for an 1951 EE diesel electric shunter, can anybody give me assistance with this?
     
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    Was it originally fitted with vac brakes? If so I would imagine that a valve from a later '08' type would be much the same?
     
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    The loco is a type 013 which had air brakes only. The intention is to fit a vacuum system so that coaches can be hauled. I understand the control valve controls both the loco air brakes as well as the train vacuum brakes. It is this control valve I am trying to locate.
     
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    Do you mean 12088 which is Class 11?
     
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    You are of course right the loco is a class 011, my mistake.
     
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