Dynamometer tests required to establish parameters for the APT-E tread brake (IM-DT-008)

Last updated on 06 December 2013 11:37
It has been proposed in IMBA 17 that tests should be carried out on a dynamometer to develop high speed tread braking and tyre cooling with water spray. It will be necessary for the tread brake to stop the APT(E) from full speed to rest down a 1 in 200...
Author(s): Howson R.J.
Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;
1969
United Kingdom
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