APT-P static testing

Amongst the many static tests, Delta Q torsional stiffness, bogie rotation etc were sway tests with the body at the maximum tilt angle of 9 degrees. These were conducted at Toton

Max tilt angle sway tests at Toton with Power Car No5 showing the hydraulic jack and packing necessary to attain the correct angle

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Power car at max tilt and sway

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End view

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