The New York Times

COMPRESSED AIR LOCOMOTIVE.; One to Run on the Brooklyn Elevated -- Big Factory Improvements Planned.

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Science Daily

Automated system to detect compressed air leaks on trains

Researchers have developed a proof-of-concept system to autonomously detect compressed air leaks on trains and relay the location of the leaks to mechanical personnel for repair. The automated system ...
The New York Times

COMPRESSED AIR ENGINES; NEW POWER FOR ELEVATED AND STREET RAILWAYS.

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Compressed-air tech fuels hopes of resurrecting steam engines

Belching out black smoke, steam locomotives (SLs) boasted an unyielding presence on Japan’s rails decades ago.
EurekAlert!

SwRI develops automated system to detect compressed air leaks on trains

SAN ANTONIO — Nov. 10, 2022 — Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has developed a proof-of-concept system to autonomously detect compressed air leaks on trains and relay the location of the leaks to ...