Wagons - Programme of tests to be carried out on wagons with steel underframe and body structure (suitable for being fitted with the automatic buffing and draw coupler) and on their cast steel frame bogies

This report surveys all the tests which are at present considered as representing the complete series of tests to which a new type of wagon should be exposed. The condition under which these tests should be made and the results to be obtained (maximum or minimum values) are laid down for each test.

On account of the detailed information it contains, taking into consideration the developments which have taken place during the last few years in the construction of goods wagons, this report constitutes a valuable basis for the design of new types of wagons.