Proof testing of cast aluminium drawbar bracket (Drg. AM-A1-0026) for use on APT-P train (TM-STM-20)

Static proof load tests have been carried out on two samples of cast aluminium alloy drawbar bracket (AM-A1-0026). This type of bracket is fitted to all trailer cars of the APT-P train sets. The first bracket, manufactured by W H Rowe Ltd, failed under a compression load of 1...