High Speed Freight Vehicle

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The High Speed Freight Vehicle was a prototype rail vehicle developed by the British Rail Research Division, capable of speeds of up to 140 mph (230 km/h). A number of vehicles were produced, including HSFV1 and HSFV4,[1] with various tests being carried out between 1975 and 1979.[2][3][4] The underframe of HSFV1 was later used in the Class 140 Pacer railcars.

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  1. ^ Research Division Tests 1976 onwards
  2. ^ RESULTS OF THE 1975 CURVING TESTS WITH HSFV1 IN CORNWALL
  3. ^ MEASUREMENT OF WHEEL-RAIL CONTACT FORCES AT A SELECTION OF SWITCHES AND CROSSINGS USING HSFV1 EQUIPPED WITH LOAD MEASURING WHEELSETS
  4. ^ http://www.traintesting.com/ - Lab 25: Decapod

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