Loading specification for main bearings of APT trailer axle (IM-SUS-038)

Last updated on 09 December 2013 3:09
The APT is to be designed for two operational conditions. The high-speed version will be limited to a maximum axle-load of 113.5 kN (11.4 tonf) with a maximum speed of 250 km/h (155 mile/h). The derated version will have a maximum axle-load of 137 kN (13.8 tonf) and a maximum...
Author(s): Boocock D.
Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;
1969
United Kingdom
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