Power to Stop
The majority of railway vehicles are fitted with cast iron brake blocks which, although relatively cheap to produce, wear rapidly in service and need frequent replacement. The film shows how an investigation into some of the problems associated with these blocks led to the development of a new type with a higher phosphorus content which gives better performance and has a longer life.
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Power to Stop
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Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 2, 1979
Runtime
0h 11m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Power to Stop
Production Companies
British Transport Films
Director
Bill Mason
Description
The majority of railway vehicles are fitted with cast iron brake blocks which, although relatively cheap to produce, wear rapidly in service and need frequent replacement. The film shows how an investigation into some of the problems associated with these blocks led to the development of a new type with a higher phosphorus content which gives better performance and has a longer life.
