Modern Air-Brake Practice: Its Use and Abuse. A Book of Instruction on the Automatic High Speed and Straight Air Brake. Together with Questions and Answers Covering a Complete Air Brake Examination for Enginemen, Trainmen and Motormen.

437 pp. 7 pages of publisher ads follow text. Navy boards with gilt titles and gilt illustration of locomotive on front board. Nearly 100 plates, including fold-outs. Modern Air-Brake Practice is a comprehensive guide to the use and maintenance of air brakes, a crucial safety feature in the operation of trains and other heavy machinery. Written by a noted expert in the field, this book provides clear and detailed explanations of the principles of air-brake systems, along with practical guidance on their installation, maintenance, and repair. With its extensive coverage and practical focus, Modern Air-Brake Practice is an essential resource for professionals and trainees in the transportation and heavy machinery industries.