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Curve resistance in marshalling yards (E-308)

Last updated on 13 December 2013 2:24

Wagon rolling resistance on curved track is higher than on straight track. This increase in the rolling resistance on curved track is partly due to skidding of the wagon wheel tread on the rail and partly due to grinding of the wheel flanges against the rail head. It has been...

Author(s): Tanvir MA;Davies J

Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;

1960

United Kingdom

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