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P.O.P. train testing of trailing-axle braking installation (E-train type) (IM-PS-136)

Last updated on 29 August 2013 3:16

Until the beginning of 1973, all tests of the hydrokinetic brake (HKB) and its integrated auxiliary friction brake (AFB), had been undertaken in the laboratory using the inertia dynamometer: the P.O.P. train installation now provides an additional live facility with the benefits of being able to carry out wheelslide performance...

Author(s): Murray C.L.;Collins M.

Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;

1973

United Kingdom

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