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Flange wear on multiple unit trains (E-407)

Last updated on 13 December 2013 2:10

17. None of the alterations made to the bogies (change of bogie centre pivot material, removal of brake gear, increased longitudinal clearances at axleboxes) was successful in reducing the flange force at the leading outer rail on severe curves, and cannot lead to a reduction in wear at this point.

Author(s): Pocklington A.R.

Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;

1962

United Kingdom

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