TANK WAGONS FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF DANGEROUS GOODS ON BR LINES

Summarized are some of the important factors which warrant special attention in the design of tank cars for dangerous commodities. Quality of manufacture, coupled with rigorous inspection and testing procedures are cited. Ride and braking performance are essential elements in safe operation; the need for high maintenance standards during the car's service life must be recognized. British Rail and private owners strive to assure the containment of dangerous commodities in derailments, but the involvement of public agencies must also be encouraged.

• Corporate Authors:

  Institution of Mechanical Engineers

  1 Birdcage Walk
  London SW1H 9JJ,   England 
• Authors:
  • SMITH, A D
• Publication Date: 1974-9

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 6-12
• Serial:
  • Railway Engineering Journal
  • Volume: 3
  • Issue Number: 5
  • Publisher: Institution of Mechanical Engineers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Hazardous materials; Information, data, and knowledge; Railcar trucks; Railroad safety; Safety; Tank cars; Vehicle design
• Old TRIS Terms: Hazardous materials information; Tank car design; Tank car safety
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Design; Railroads; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00072761
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Railway Engineering Journal
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 16 1976 12:00AM