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Frate 10 - a computer program to calculate maximum loads for freight trains (TN-EMMA-054)

Last updated on 02 August 2013 3:18

Given the ruling gradients for a set of routes, FRATE 10 calculates the freight train maximum loads applicable to the engine rating and brake power of most classes of standard BR diesel locomotive, taking into account the strength of couplers. Loads can also be calculated for trains assisted by a...

Author(s): Randle R M

Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;

1974

United Kingdom

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