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Effect of 'slipmaster' on track circuit operation. Tests using the 'silica gun' and high speed tribometer train (IM-ADH-004)

Last updated on 02 December 2013 4:38

"Slipmaster" or "Silica" has been developed as an alternative to dry sand as a material for improving wheel/rail adhesion. It is proposed to use "Slipmaster" as an aid to braking on high speed trains, in particular the Advanced Passenger Train. The High Speed Tribometer Train (H.S.T.T.) is to be used...

Author(s): Zobel F.G.R.

Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;

1972

United Kingdom

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