Particulars of Froelich hydraulic brake which is really better described as car retarder; rail brake consists of table supported on hydraulic cylinders, by which it can be raised 4 3/4 in.; experience has shown that from 60 to 70 cars can be split up into 40 different sidings in 6 or 7 min.
Shunting on railways
Engineer
Engineer ; 147 , n 3818
1929
2 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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