Car designed by K.A.BROWNE, for speeds up to 150 mph, was on display at Chicago Railroad Fair; length 31 ft; cars have 28-in. wheels with rubber centers; wheel suspension and springs designed so that train can automatically bank itself into curve; placing water, electric, cooling, and heating systems at front of train requires departure from present coupling standards; diaphragm and all service lines disconnect as coaches part and rejoin automatically on coupling. (Supp to Ry Gaz)
Design for high-speed lightweight train
Diesel Ry Traction
1949
2 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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