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.


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    Title :

    Calculating brake power of locomotives


    Additional title:

    Machy. (Lond.)


    Contributors:
    Norman, G. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1926


    Size :

    2 pages


    Remarks:

    2 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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