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Proof testing of APT-E drawgear (IM-SD-048)

Last updated on 02 December 2013 4:37

The report describes details of the proof tests carried out on the latest design of APT drawgear (O/APD/D/2768). The looking pin on the first drawbar tested failed at a compressive load of 260 kN. The reason for the failure was traced to the wrong material employed in the manufacture of...

Author(s): Razdan D.

Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;

1972

United Kingdom

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