Limiting criteria for small wheeled freight vehicles on BR existing track - Axleloads, wheel diameters and operating speeds (TN-FM-42)

The report investigates in detail the restrictions due to loading gauge, negotiation of obtuse crossings, axle load, speed, braking and materials on the minimum size of small wheels that can be fitted to freight vehicles to run on existing track.  The report shows that for 2 axles/bogie wagons the minimum...