Japan 2016

A water pump (left) and air compressor (right). To replace water conveerted to steam, water must be pumped at high pressure into the boiler, which is at 200-300 psi. The compressor powers the brakes on some trains. On others, the brakes use a vacuum.
A water pump (left) and air compressor (right). To replace water conveerted to steam, water must be pumped at high pressure into the boiler, which is at 200-300 psi. The compressor powers the brakes on some trains. On others, the brakes use a vacuum.
October 08, 2015
Edgar Durbin