AUTOMATIC COUPLERS AND COMPRESSED-AIR BRAKES
The article deals with automatic couplers and compressed-air brakes. Inherent advantages are cited for automatic couplers along with refinements for the future automatic coupler. The Unicupler (developed for the Russian S.A. 3 type) and the Fischer coupler designs are discussed as examples of couplers meeting U.I.C. the International Union of Railways specifications. Coupling problems are considered and the importance of practical testing and experimentation stressed. Air brakes, electrically-controlled brakes, and coupling connections are commented on relative to coupler design considerations. Finally, capital expenditure is discussed along with economics affected.
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Corporate Authors:
Temple Press Limited
161-166 Fleet Street
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Authors:
- Bulleid, OVS
- Publication Date: 1963-4-26
Media Info
- Features: Photos; Tables;
- Pagination: p. 469-472
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Serial:
- RAILWAY GAZETTE
- Volume: 118
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Air brakes; Brakes; Couplers; Design; Economics; Electric brakes; Railroad yards; Specifications; Technology
- Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
- Old TRIS Terms: Braking systems
- Subject Areas: Design; Economics; Railroads; Terminals and Facilities; Vehicles and Equipment;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00037851
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM