DISTANCE FOR BRAKE RECOVERY OF WET AND ICED SHOES

Four types of brake shoes were tested with clasp brakes and a standard Cobra Shoe was tested in a single brake. The shoes tested with the clasp brakes were: standard Cobra, special Cobra V-132-B, standard Comet, and standard metal. The results are presented graphically.

• Corporate Authors:

  Erie Mining Company

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• Publication Date: 1960-2-16

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: 2 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Brake shoes; Brakes; Braking performance; Field tests; Ice; Moisture content; Technology
• Geographic Terms: United States
• Old TRIS Terms: Braking systems; Wetness
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00040228
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 8 1994 12:00AM