PROPULSION OF TRAINS AT SPEED

Safety aspects on unrestricted main-line track were investigated by instrumenting axleboxes to measure lateral force on hauled vs propelled trains. It was found that it is the combination of sharp curves and high propulsive efforts, both demanding low speeds, which requires close examination.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Authors:
  • Pocklington, A R
• Publication Date: 1965-4-16

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: p. 317-329
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 121

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Axles; Bolsters; Curved track; Equipment tests; Journal boxes; Passenger trains; Railroad tracks; Rolling resistance; Safety; Stiffness; Tangent track; Technology; Trucks; Vehicle dynamics; Velocity
• Uncontrolled Terms: Lateral dynamics
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Hauled trains; Propelled trains; Test equipment
• Subject Areas: Motor Carriers; Railroads; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00040091
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM