Tests to determine power consumption and the effects of loading for the derby Maglev vehicle. Part 1 : Maglev power consumption tests (IM-ES-096A)

Tests have been carried out on the prototype Maglev vehicle sited at the Railway Technical Centre sidings at Derby, to determine the power consumption of this vehicle under transient (e.g. lifting) conditions and steady state (statically suspended) conditions, since problems had been encountered in attempting to lift the vehicle from...