Proof testing of cast aluminium drawbar bracket (DRG. A0-A0-1080) for use on APT-P train (TM-STM-024)

Static proof load tests have been carried out on a cast aluminium drawbar bracket (A0-A0-1080). Brackets to this design are to be fitted to the van trailer cars incorporated in the APT-P train sets. At the maximum applied compression load of 1600 kN there were several areas of the...