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Running-in tests on Southern Region 1602 cast iron brake blocks (TN-MS-006)

Last updated on 23 August 2013 5:44

New S.R. 1602 Brakeblocks have been tested on the brake dynamometer at B.S.C. (Rotherham) at speeds of 30, 50, 70 and 90 mph (13.4, 22.4, 31.3 and 40.2 m/s) against a 36" (0.91 m) diameter wheel with an equivalent axle load of 9.7 tons (9.9 Mg) and at speeds of...

Author(s): Inckle A.E.;Beamond T.W.;McGuire M.

Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;

1973

United Kingdom

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