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Brake effectiveness tests using wayside temperature detectors

Last updated on 27 November 2013 8:37

The use of wheel temperature detection as an indicator of an effective retarding force has been demonstrated on railroads in the United States and Canada. This paper looks at the use of wayside temperature detectors (WTD) as a means of determining train brake effectiveness. Traditional brake tests are conducted manually/visually...

Author(s): Belport S.;Kalay S.;Stewart M.;Robeda J.

Organisation(s): Transportation Technology Center, Inc. ; Federal Railroad Administration ;

2013

United States

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