Test train developed by LMS, comprises special tender, dynamometer car and three braking units; each braking unit is electric locomotive designed for braking instead of pulling, and capable of absorbing up to 1500 hp; dynamometer car contains Amsler hydraulic dynamometer, connected with recording table which will give continuous record of drawbar pull, speed, work done, etc, on basis of time or distance.
British Mobile locomotive testing plant
Ry Age
Railway Age ; 124 , n 16
1948
3 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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