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Latest revision as of 22:45, 17 March 2025

Most motorized rail vehicles come equipped with compressors that can pump air for the air brake system , and sometimes other uses too. Compressors are typically powered by electricity , but on steam engines they are steam-powered.

Compressors activate when main reservoirs drop under 7 bar , and deactivate when the reservoirs are full, usually at 8 bar .

Compressors sometimes produce spitting sounds, when powering on or off. They do this to clear air lines of potential moisture.

On vehicles with a diesel generator , compressor power can be increased by revving the engine into higher RPM. When stationary, this can be done with the reverser in the neutral setting.

Before setting a vehicle in motion, make sure that the compressor is operational, either by providing electricity or steam .

Compressors can stop working if a vehicle is sufficiently body damaged .

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 On vehicles with a {{pll|Internal Combustion Engine|diesel generator}}, compressor power can be increased by {{pll|Throttle|revving}} the engine into higher RPM. When stationary, this can be done with the {{pll|Reverser|reverser}} in the neutral setting.
-Before setting a vehicle in motion, make sure that the compressor is operational, either via {{pll|Breakers|breakers}} or valves.
+Before setting a vehicle in motion, make sure that the compressor is operational, either by providing {{pll|Electricity|electricity}} or {{pll|Steam Overview|steam}}.
 Compressors can stop working if a vehicle is sufficiently {{pll|Body Damage|body damaged}}.
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