Conversion from gravity to spring control on trial on Euston-Watford electric stock; shoe is controlled by springs with collecting face parallel to surface of conductor rail when in contact or when running free; each link is threaded through spring compressed between shoe bracket and shoe; paddle can be used to throw spring controlled link over dead center and hold shoe securely in non-operative position.


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    Title :

    Spring-controlled shoegear, London Midland region


    Additional title:

    Ry Gaz


    Published in:

    Railway Gazette ; 88 , n 17


    Publication date :

    1948


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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