CREEP CONTROL FOR OPTIMUM ADHESION

With semi-conductors, the traction engine can control the transmission of power to the rail with greater finesse than ever before; but slip remains a problem. ASEA has now produced the near-ultimate aid in the fight for adhesion.

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  Ian Allan Limited

  Terminal House
  Shepperton, Middlesex  England  TW17 8AS
• Publication Date: 1976-5

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: p. 190-191
• Serial:
  • MODERN RAILWAYS
  • Volume: 33
  • Issue Number: 332
  • Publisher: Ian Allan Publishing, Limited
  • ISSN: 0026-8356

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Adhesion; Creep; Detectors; Propulsion; Rolling contact; Technology; Vehicle power plants; Wheel slip; Wheels
• Uncontrolled Terms: Propulsion systems
• Geographic Terms: Sweden
• Old TRIS Terms: Wheel creep
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00139484
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 26 1976 12:00AM