Specifies dimensions for brake hose couplings for compressed air and vacuum braked locomotives and rolling stock, and requirements for materials. An appendix shows alternative types of grid for the vacuum hose couplings. The hose for use with these couplings is specified in BS 3682.Cross References:BS 21BS 218BS 250BS 251BS 309BS 310BS 350BS 384BS 443BS 590BS 916BS 970BS 1052BS 1154BS 1400BS 1408BS 1490BS 2032BS 2056BS 2779BS 2789BS 3628BS 3682