Author considers actual problem, viz., to design brake mechanism of 2-6-0 locomotive with 8-wheeled tender; giving engine brake pressure equal to half the weight of engine in working order; tender vacuum-brake pressure being equal to one-half total weight of tender under like conditions.
Calculating brake power of locomotives
Machy. (Lond.)
Machinery (London) ; 28 , n 707
1926
2 pages
2 Figs.
Article (Journal)
English
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