Question whether gage should be widened or narrowed in curves of street railway track is discussed. It is found that shape of wheel flanges should determine practice to follow in any case. Equation expressing track gage in terms of characteristics of flanges, radius of curvature, etc., is derived and interpreted.
Relation between wheel and rail in street railways
Contribution a l'etude des relations entre les ve hicles et les voies dans les tramways
Industrie des Tramways et Chemins de Fer ; 13 , n 154-156
1919
8 pages
14 Figs.
Article (Journal)
French
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