PRACTICAL ADHESION FACTORS

An examination and comparison of the torque and slipping characteristics, and the starting performance of electric locomotives and diesel-hydraulics are made. The accepted adhe sion value for rigid-frame coupled axle locomotives is 0.33 and for the truck locomotive is 0.30. This article suggests that a coefficient of 0.37, which is commonly adopted for the electric locomotive, might be more correct. Notchless control is suggested to improve the starting performance of the diesel hydraulic.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Authors:
  • Krishnemurti, R
• Publication Date: 1964-10-16

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; References;
• Pagination: p. 856
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 120

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Adhesion; Diesel locomotives; Dynamics; Electric locomotives; Locomotives; Rail (Railroads); Technology; Torsion; Train track dynamics; Vehicle design; Wheel slip; Wheels
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Locomotive design
• Subject Areas: Design; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00040104
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM