1977 Supplement Adhesion

1977 Supplement

Protection against slip, control and regulation of tractive effort, compiled within the scope fo activities of the ORE Specialists Committee for B 44

Comparative tests concerning the adhesion of 3 kV d.c. multiple unit trains (thyristor controlled and conventional types). This document has been compiled within the scope of activities of the ORE Specialists Committee for ORE Question B 44

Report on inquiry

Adhesion tests in 1971

Adhesion tests of Autumn 1972

Comparison tests carried out in November 1975 between ÖBB thyristor locomotive class 1044 and SBB direct engine locomotive Re 4/4 III and ÖBB class 1042 with respect to their efficiency at the limit of adhesion

Adhesion tests of spring 1975 with the tests machine 18000 converted to 16 2/3 Hz traction

Synthesis report: The current state of knowledge about wheelrail adhesion (final report)