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Since
the
last
update,
the
X201
has
had
a
complete
mechanical
overhaul
-
brakes
and
trucks.
The
old
brake
valves
still
functioned
after
15
years
of
static
display,
but
since
X201
is
scheduled
to
go
back
in
service
at
the
Heart
of
Dixie
Railroad
Museum,
I
thought
it
best
to
refresh
the
brake
system
to
ensure
compliance
with
FRA
standards.
In
April,
I
was
able
to
obtain
and
install
new
service
and
emergency
valves
for
the
ABD
brake.
After
installing
new
angle
cock
valves
on
the
trainline
and
new
emergency
dump
valves
on
the
platforms
of
the
caboose,
I
had
a
"car
knocker"
or
car-man
with
a
local
Class
1
railroad
perform
the
single
car
test.
X201
passed
with
flying
colors.
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