BRITISH RAILWAY'S EXPERIENCE WITH PANTOGRAPHS FOR HIGH-SPEED RUNNING

Reference is made to the factors which govern the design of the pantograph and the need to relate its performance to the dynamic behavior of the overhead line equipment and locomotive or electric multiple unit set body throughout the speed range. Some difficulties which were experienced in operating at speeds up to 100 mi/hr and the measures taken to overcome these are described. Some lines of further development to make the pantograph suitable for operation at higher speed are suggested.

• Corporate Authors:

  Institution of Mechanical Engineers

  1 Birdcage Walk
  London SW1H 9JJ,   England 
• Authors:
  • Taylor, K
• Publication Date: 1971

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 348-373
• Serial:
  • Railway Division Journal
  • Volume: 2
  • Issue Number: Pt 1
  • Publisher: Institution of Mechanical Engineers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Electrical conductivity; High speed rail; Pantographs; Railroad electrification; Technology
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Conductor collector dynamics
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00043003
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 2 1973 12:00AM