Rdso Technical Pamphlet G-73 ★

G-73 doesn’t just calculate brake distance; it mathematically accounts for loco pilot reaction time (approx. 1.5 to 2 seconds). At 130 km/h, in that blink of an eye, the train travels ~70 meters. G-73 ensures the brake cylinders are sized to compensate for this human delay.

The pamphlet provides standardised routing for flexible hoses between the underframe (where the main reservoir and driver’s brake valve sit) and the bogie. Critical points include: rdso technical pamphlet g-73