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Tests on modified pallet vans (E-454)

Last updated on 13 December 2013 2:09

Some Pallet Vans have been modified by the Projects Development Engineer at Darlington, in an attempt to lessen their proneness to derail. The effectiveness of these modifications has been assessed by measuring the dynamic vertical and lateral forces at axleboxes. The Darlington modification showed an appreciable improvement and this was...

Author(s): Pocklington A.R.

Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;

1963

United Kingdom

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