To avoid dismantling of wheel sets method is employed in America whereby brake shoes of driving wheels are removed and replaced by special holders carrying 1-in. thick, broadfaced cutting tools; locomotive is then towed by means of "Lidgerwood" haulage; work now performed in about onetenth of previous repair time.
Application of "Lidgerwood" haulage when truing locomotive wheels
Machy (Lond)
Machinery (London) ; 80 , n 2044
1952
2 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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