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A.P.T.-E. brake systems (IM-PS-009)

Last updated on 24 July 2014 4:03

The braking and brake control system for APT-E is shown schematically in 2/APD/D/557 All non-powered axles will be braked hydro-kinetically with an ultimate braking capability of 0.3g on an axle weight of 113.5 kN at speeds above 178 km/h (50 m/s). Auxiliary friction braking will be by tread brake...

Author(s): Burt H.G.P.

Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;

1970

United Kingdom

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