Series of experiments conducted by Third Avenue Railway, New York, makes possible reduction of 36% in stopping distance; tabular and graphical review of brake-test results; diagrammatic arrangement of standard brake piping used on Third Avenue cars.


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    Title :

    Brake tests point way to faster schedules


    Additional title:

    Transit J


    Contributors:
    Ward, F.T. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1932


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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