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Running-in tests on Southern Region 1602 cast iron brake blocks (TM-MS-001)

Last updated on 29 August 2013 3:19

New SR.1602 brake blocks have been tested on the dynamometer at Steel, Peech & Tozer, Rotherham, at speeds of 30, 50, 70 and 90 m.p.h. against a 36 inch wheel with an equivalent axle load of 9.7 tons, and at speeds of 30, 50 and 90 m.p.h. against a 42...

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

Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;

1973

United Kingdom

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