Dynamometer test results for the APT-P trailer hydrokinetic (HK) brake up to Nov1976 (TM-BS-5)

Following satisfactory development and operation of HK brakes on APT-E (up to speeds of 245 km/h and braking rates of 15% ‘g’) the decision was taken to fit HK brakes to APT-P. In fact, all of the main braking for both power and trailer vehicles will be provided by HK...