After average service of 595,000 miles per gear, maximum tooth wear found was 0.008 in. and majority showed wear between 0.002 in. and 0.005 in. on electrified lines of Southern Railway, England.


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    Title :

    High standard of bearing maintenance gives long gear life


    Additional title:

    Elec. Ry. Jl


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1926


    Size :

    2 pages


    Remarks:

    6 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :



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