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What components do I need for a complete vacuum braking system and how much will it cost?

We are frequently asked what items are required to fit vacuum brakes.

There are of course many different types of locomotives and rolling stock so there is no generic answer.

The example solution shown below is based on a narrow-gauge Romulus hauling two eight wheeled wagons. On the loco, all wheels are braked whilst on the wagons just the rear four-wheel bogie is braked.

 

Product	Part No.	Description	Qty	Unit Cost	Total Cost
	PNR-4R	Vacuum Ejector No 1 Required to create the vacuum	1	£78.95	£78.95
	PNR-1H	Vacuum Limiting Valve Used to set the limit of vacuum in the system	1	£40.95	£40.95
	PNR-3P	7¼” Narrow Gauge Progressive Brake Valve with Lap	1	£195.90	£195.90
	PNR-2D	Vacuum Brake Kit with Trunnion. This version is to allow for fitting in carriages where space may be an issue.	3	£45.70	£137.10
	PNR-1C	Vacuum Reservoir To hold a reserve of vacuum without which the brakes would not be able to be applied	3	£17.00	£51.00
	PNR-1G	Vacuum Release Valve Employed to allow atmospheric air pressure into the vacuum reservoir	3	£12.00	£36.00
	PNR-3U	Vacuum Gauge – Brass Two are required, one to show the vacuum in the train pipe and the second to show what is in the reservoir on the loco.	2	£51.80	£103.60
	PNR-1E	1/3 Scale Brake Blocks (Set of 4)	3	£15.80	£47.40
	PNR-1J	T-Hose Connector	6	£1.45	£8.70
	PNR-1M	BSP Socket	3	£2.00	£6.00
	PNR-1L	Male Taper Hose	3	£1.85	£5.55
	PNR-1I	Clear PVC Tube 3 1/16th	4 m	£1.15	£4.60
Example Total Including VAT					£715.75

Prices correct as at June 2021.