AIR RESISTANCE OF FAST PASSENGER TRAINS

The article discusses factors to be considered in the design of fast passenger trains based upon experiments with model rolling stock. Factors discussed are body shape, window shape, corrugations, space between coaches, flush lining of roof and sides, and coach ends.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Publication Date: 1967-8-15

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 710-711
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 123

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aerodynamics; High speed rail; Motor vehicle bodies; Passenger cars; Railroad cars; Railroad trains; Technology; Trucks; Vehicle design
• Geographic Terms: Germany
• Old TRIS Terms: Car body; Car design
• Subject Areas: Design; Motor Carriers; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037814
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 15 1972 12:00AM