Stevenage91
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Afternoon to all.
I quick question about a First Capital Connect service that I was on the other day.
I was only doing a short run from Knebworth to Welwyn Garden city, and noticed that the compressor on the underside of the class 317, was constantly starting up. As sad as it may be, but I counted how long the pause was between when the compressor stopped and when the compressor restarted and it was only 20 seconds every time.
Not only was it loud and constant on my short journey, but from what I know the compressor is there for the air brake, so does that mean there could have been a fault with the brakes or brake pipes?
This theory sprang to mind after I noticed the train braked early upon arrival at Welwyn North and came to a sudden stop when in the station?
Any ideas what was going on?
Many thanks,
Stevenage91
I quick question about a First Capital Connect service that I was on the other day.
I was only doing a short run from Knebworth to Welwyn Garden city, and noticed that the compressor on the underside of the class 317, was constantly starting up. As sad as it may be, but I counted how long the pause was between when the compressor stopped and when the compressor restarted and it was only 20 seconds every time.
Not only was it loud and constant on my short journey, but from what I know the compressor is there for the air brake, so does that mean there could have been a fault with the brakes or brake pipes?
This theory sprang to mind after I noticed the train braked early upon arrival at Welwyn North and came to a sudden stop when in the station?
Any ideas what was going on?
Many thanks,
Stevenage91
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