Mechanical transmission testing in the A.P.T. test hall (IM-PS-010)

Last updated on 24 July 2014 4:03
Tests on the mechanical transmission demand an input power of some 800bhp per axle in order to cover the full range of speeds and torques under traction duties. A special transmission rig to run at these power levels would be a major undertaking and unjustified. The transmission equipment together with...
Author(s): Mitchell J.R.
Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;
1970
United Kingdom
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