"Westinghouse brake" meaning in English

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          "ref": "1946 March and April, “Railways of the Isle of Wight”, in Railway Magazine, page 67",
          "text": "Nevertheless, it is noteworthy that the Westinghouse brake has been retained as standard for all passenger trains, and that certain services still afford regular work for some of the survivors of the once-numerous Stroudley \"Terrier\" tank engines.",
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          "ref": "1961 March, \"\"Balmore\"\", “Driving and firing French steam locomotives”, in Trains Illustrated, page 146",
          "text": "The Westinghouse brake operation is interesting, but unusual if one happens to be used to Westinghouse working in this country. [...] The essence of the use of the Westinghouse brake is confidence and - for want of a better word - dash; the sooner the feeling stage is over the better for all concerned.",
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        "A proprietary air brake designed for railway use by George Westinghouse."
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        "(rail transport) A proprietary air brake designed for railway use by George Westinghouse."
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