Exposure problem in joint module end doorway on 4 1/2 chain curves (IM-APT-301)

Last updated on 24 July 2014 4:10
If the joint module and door maintained the same corner radii as the coach end door, the top corners of the joint module door would be exposed outside the coach end profile on 4½ chain curves. The amount of exposure increases radically where there is a relative dynamic roll angle...
Author(s): Taylor D.
Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;
1968
United Kingdom
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