Wheel slip is tough on both the machinery and the rails.
During the time I worked for Philly's commuter rail system, I learned that the traction motors have sensors to prevent both wheel slip, and also to prevent totally stopping the wheels from rotating when braking. The anti-lock systems brake systems have been used by railroads long before they became common in vehicles.
This link gives you way more details about getting railroad wheels reconditioned than you ever wanted to know! https://www.productionmachining.com/articles/re-turning-adds-life-to-train-wheels
Wheel slip is tough on both the machinery and the rails.
ReplyDeleteDuring the time I worked for Philly's commuter rail system, I learned that the traction motors have sensors to prevent both wheel slip, and also to prevent totally stopping the wheels from rotating when braking.
The anti-lock systems brake systems have been used by railroads long before they became common in vehicles.
This link gives you way more details about getting railroad wheels reconditioned than you ever wanted to know!
https://www.productionmachining.com/articles/re-turning-adds-life-to-train-wheels