Brecknell Willis low height pantograph
The Brecknell Willis Low Height Pantograph is one of the four standard pantographs in use on British railway locomotives and multiple units and is a development of the standard Brecknell Willis High Speed pantograph.
The Low Height pantograph is suitable for speeds up to 160 kilometres per hour (99 mph). It has a small aerofoil mounted on the knuckle joint between the upper and lower arms.
See also
External links
details of different UK railway pantographs
Traintesting webpage on Brecknell Willis High Speed Pantograph development
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