WHEEL SLIP PROTECTION

The problems associated with wheel slip of rail vehicles are minimized with the use of axle mounted detectors on each track. These detectors are designed to control axle behavior by the application or release of brakes to prevent sliding. The system consists of a detector fitted to the driving axle box and a pneumatic relay on each track which are connected by flexible air hoses.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Publication Date: 1967-4-7

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: p. 263-264
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 123

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Adhesion; Air brakes; Brakes; Braking; Detectors; Dynamics; Equipment design; Railroad rails; Rolling contact; Technology; Train track dynamics; Trucks; Wheel slip; Wheels
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Braking systems
• Subject Areas: Design; Motor Carriers; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037816
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 15 1976 12:00AM