Patent Application Number: 2006283821
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Title Evaluation of a Top-of-Rail Lubrication System
Description
These systems apply a consumable lubricant to the top of both rails behind the last locomotive axle to lower the wheel to rail friction of the following cars, thus
reducing the energy needed to pull the train. To prevent adverse effects on the locomotive traction of following trains, the lubricant is applied in controlled quantities and is designed to be used up (or consumed) as the train passes.
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