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Running experience to date with VDA Van 201081 fitted with cable operated prototype axle box mounted tread brake (TM-PBS-11)

Last updated on 02 April 2014 1:33

A prototype, axle box mounted, composition tread brake has been designed to provide a low cost, low weight tread brake for freight application. In order to enable the brake to be evaluated in service it was fitted to VDA Van No 201081. Ref 1 outlines the design of the brake...

Author(s): Edwards F

Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;

1981

United Kingdom

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