Continuous brakes on freight trains stopping distance tests with 16-ton mineral wagons fitted with D.A./O. brake; 2 cylinder, empty/loaded manual changeover (E-251)

1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. Scope of report This report gives the results of Stopping distance tests carried out between May and November 1958, and January and March 1959, with trains of 16-ton mineral wagons fitted with the standard brake work for that type of vehicle; known as the D.A./0.