TECHNOLOGY UPDATE: FACT AND FICTION

In this article the relevance of aerodynamic drag to modern trains is discussed. How it is measured; how efficient aerodynamically modern trains are; and how efficiency could be improved. It will be seen that there are some major differences between the aerodynamic characteristics of road vehicles and trains. The measurement of drag coefficient for trains is considerably more difficult than for road vehicles.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Ian Allan Limited

  Terminal House
  Shepperton, Middlesex  England  TW17 8AS
• Authors:
  • Baker, C J
• Publication Date: 1984-2

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 86-88
• Serial:
  • MODERN RAILWAYS
  • Volume: 41
  • Issue Number: 425
  • Publisher: Ian Allan Publishing, Limited
  • ISSN: 0026-8356

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aerodynamics; Measurement; Midsize automobiles; Passenger trains; Railroad trains; Resistance (Mechanics); Vehicle size
• Old TRIS Terms: Aerodynamic configurations; Train resistance
• Subject Areas: Public Transportation; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00386256
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 30 1984 12:00AM