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The design of new tyre profiles for use on British Railways (TN-DYN-38)

Last updated on 07 April 2014 12:21

This note discusses the design of four new tyre profiles for use on British Railways; hollow and coned tread profiles are discussed and manufacturing tolerances derived. The advantages of hollow tread profiles are :- (i) Greater stability of profile shape. (ii) Capable of carrying higher axle-loadings for...

Author(s): King B L

Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;

1966

United Kingdom

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