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How they Work:
- The ejector or vacuum pump draws the air from the train pipe, the brake cylinder and the reservoir (via the non-return valve).
- The brakes will then be off and the system will be in equilibrium.
- The brakes will be kept off by being weight biased or lightly sprung. Please refer to the diagram.
- Letting air back into the train pipe via the drivers brake valve or a pipe disconnection the air pressure acting on the underside of the piston or, in this case diaphragm, will push the piston up and pull on the brakes.
- Since the vacuum on the upper side of the piston is trapped by the non-return valve the vacuum must be recreated in the train pipe to release the brakes.
- Similarly when the loco is removed and the brakes need to be released to shunt the train this trapped vacuum can be destroyed by opening the release valve.
