The design and construction of an apparatus for testing the effect of ice-parting fluids on ice adhesion to Southern Region conductor rail steel (TM-LON-032)

Ice adhesion to the conductor rail of the Southern Region electrified system can cause serious problems during winter conditions. When a continuous layer of glaze ice, which unlike water is a poor conductor, forms on the rail head the ability of trains to pick-up power can be seriously affected. This...