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Hard facing of buckeye knuckles (TM-MS-68)

Last updated on 02 April 2014 1:33

The introduction into regular service of HST sets has given rise to a range of problems peculiar to this operation. Amongst these is the severe wear encountered on the knuckle of the buck-eye coupling system, particularly between the locomotive and first carriage. A possible solution to the problem is the...

Author(s): Eley FH;Griffiths M

Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;

1980

United Kingdom

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