BRAKING EQUIPMENT FOR THE FUTURE TRAINSETS

LES EQUIPMENTS DE FREINAGE DES FUTURES RAMES

The problem was to brake a weight of 410 tonnes travelling at a speed of 300 km/h on a line with gradients of 3.5% percent. Research and tests enabled the advantages and drawbacks of the different types of dynamic brakes and friction brakes to be determined at high speeds. The equipment adopted includes a rheostatic brake complying with UIC regulations on the axle motors and a disc brake on the carrying axles. All axles are also fitted with a double shoe cast iron brake applied to each wheel for speeds below 200 km/h. The authors then consider performance and the distribution of braking forces, the use of the brakes and their operation.

• Corporate Authors:

  Societe Nationale des Chemins de Fer Francais

  92 rue Bonaparte
  75 Paris 6e,   France 
• Authors:
  • Romestain, P
  • Avouac, G
• Publication Date: 1976-12

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 786-791
• Serial:
  • REVUE GENERALE DES CHEMINS DE FER

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Brakes; Braking performance; Disc brakes; Dynamic braking; High speed rail
• Old TRIS Terms: Brake systems; Tread braking
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00153087
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Revue Generale des Chemins de Fer
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 17 1977 12:00AM