It was decided to retain, if possible, 63 ft 6 in. length for coaching stock recommended by Commission on postwar coaching stock, but to obtain better width at cant rail level; decision taken to adopt welded steel body framing; test runs with standard equipment. Before Instn Locomotive Engrs. (See also - n 4434 Jan 19 p 87)


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    Title :

    Standardisation of new coaching stock on British railways


    Additional title:

    Engineering


    Contributors:
    Smith, S.G. (author)

    Published in:

    Engineering ; 171 , n 4435


    Publication date :

    1951


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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