Тhe technique of carrying out of traction tests of locomotives
The stages of operational testing of locomotives are described. The method of carrying out traction tests of locomotives necessary for determination and check of traction qualities and efficiency of locomotives, characteristics of their main units and check of control system is offered. The main parameters of the method calculation are considered. Details are presented in the order of carrying out of traction tests of passenger and freight electric locomotive EP20 electric locomotive VL80S.