THE HIGH SPEED TRACK RECORDING COACH

The high speed track recording coach, designed by the R&D Division for use by BR is described. The coach, based on a Mk.II body shell, can operate at speeds of 200 km/h and is able to record and analyse track geometry parameters. Results of analyses can be printed out on-board and there is a magnetic tape data interchange with a main frame computer.

• Corporate Authors:

  Derry and Sons, Limited

  Canal Street
  Nottingham,   England 
• Authors:
  • LEWIS, R B
• Publication Date: 1976

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 136-144
• Serial:
  • Permanent Way Institution, Journal & Rpt of Proc
  • Volume: 93
  • Issue Number: Pt 3
  • Publisher: Permanent Way Institution

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Data collection; Defects; High speed vehicles; Inspection cars; Railroad tracks; Structural design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Track geometry
• Old TRIS Terms: High speed cars; Track irregularities
• Subject Areas: Design; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00152631
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 31 1977 12:00AM