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Investigation into axle failures on class 114 DMU's (TM-MF-105)

Last updated on 17 May 2013 3:18

The recent incidence of fatigue cracking in a number of driving axles of Class 114 DMU's has been investigated. The cracks have initiated in the transitional radius between the wheelseat and main body from regions of corrosion pitting. After a period of propagation around the radius the cracks are frequently...

Author(s): Armstrong R A

Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;

1985

United Kingdom

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