Abstract: An electromagnetic track brake for a railway vehicle comprises an elongate brake energizing coil for energizing a plurality of U-shaped braking shoes mounted in a row on a rigid frame. To improve transmission of braking reaction forces from the shoes to the vehicle each shoe is moved downwards individually relative to the frame against spring bias. A tie rod extends along a lower branch of the coil engaging each of the braking shoes for the transmission of braking forces from the shoes to the tie rod. A cylindrical rod rigidly coupled to the frame is operably connected to the end of the tie rod to take up the braking reaction forces transmitted to the tie rod.

Abstract: A conductor provides electrical connection passing through a rubber cushioned rail vehicle wheel having rubber elements in between a central metal wheel portion and an outer flanged metal wheel tire. Thus, a length of wire has a central conductor connection tag attached to the central wheel portion with U-shaped spring clips at each end straddling over and electrically connecting with an internal mating ridge on the tire extending between two spaced rubber elements separating the central portion and tire.