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Alloy steel tyres to B.S. 970 : 826M31 on class 86 locomotives (TN-FM-049)

Last updated on 02 August 2013 3:18

In an attempt to reduce the amount of tread damage occurring in service on class 86 locomotives, a service trial was instituted using steel tyres to B.S. 970 : 826M31. (A replacement specification for EN25). Five locomotives were involved. The tyres showed inferior thermal cracking and spalling resistance to...

Author(s): Fox P.

Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;

1974

United Kingdom

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