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.


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    Title :

    British Mobile locomotive testing plant


    Additional title:

    Ry Age


    Published in:

    Railway Age ; 124 , n 16


    Publication date :

    1948


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :



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