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Re: Retainers
Author: SP5103
Date: 03-23-2012 - 08:23

Even if it is only a 1/4 mile long, you don't want to be in a hurry on 6%.

I should mention that with retainers turned up to 20# - It is about the same as "retaining" an 8 pound reduction since every pound of brake pipe reduction below the auxiliary reservoir pressure results in 2-1/2 pounds of brake cylinder pressure (until you equalize). A subsequent release and brake reapplication after recharging ADDS to the brake cylinder pressure retained by a retainer.

I am very fond of the SP SW8s with dynamics having had a few cab rides in San Diego. It was always interesting to see the dynamic fan spinning right in front of the cab. There are rumors of a fan launching into the air once due to a failed bearing. Mr. Samuels - Do you know what the amperage rating or pounds retarding force the dynamics create? Are they comparable to a GP7 or less?

Thanks

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  Retainers Mike Stimpson 03-22-2012 - 09:14
  Re: Retainers SP5103 03-22-2012 - 10:08
  Re: Retainers ES 03-22-2012 - 11:52
  Re: Retainers SP5103 03-22-2012 - 12:12
  Re: Retainers Severe Duty 03-22-2012 - 12:19
  Re: Retainers SP5103 03-22-2012 - 12:31
  Re: Road Foremen Severe Duty 03-22-2012 - 12:39
  Re: Retainers Dr Zarkoff 03-22-2012 - 15:57
  Re: Retainers Severe Duty 03-22-2012 - 12:14
  Re: Retainers SP5103 03-22-2012 - 12:22
  Re: Retainers <\0/> 03-22-2012 - 13:14
  Re: Retainers Rich Hunn 03-22-2012 - 14:52
  Re: Retainers George Andrews 03-22-2012 - 18:52
  Re: Retainers Graham Buxton 03-22-2012 - 19:29
  Re: Retainers SP5103 03-22-2012 - 19:59
  Re: Retainers Dr Zarkoff 03-22-2012 - 21:42
  Re: Retainers SP5103 03-22-2012 - 22:21
  Re: Retainers Craig Tambo 03-22-2012 - 21:57
  Re: Retainers Shortline Sammie 03-23-2012 - 07:42
  Re: Retainers SP5103 03-23-2012 - 08:23
  Re: Retainers Dr Zarkoff 03-23-2012 - 10:57
  Re: Retainers OPRRMS 03-23-2012 - 13:36
  Re: Retainers J.B.Bane 03-23-2012 - 15:23
  Re: Retainers SP5103 03-23-2012 - 19:28
  Re: Retainers SP5103 03-23-2012 - 18:11


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