DESIGN OF LOCOMOTIVE AND RAILCAR FRAMES--1

In working out the design of a frame for any power-operated rail unit, provision must be made for it to function: as a rigid girder support for the main components it will be required to sustain; as a foundation upon which the power of traction may be developed and transmitted to the wheels; as a strut to resist buffing shocks; and as a transporting member in all lifting operations. Locomotive frame stresses and methods for calculating stresses are discussed. A diagram of stresses developed by a 1200-hp diesel-electric locomotive under service conditions is shown. Cast side frame and underframe designs are described.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Authors:
  • McArd, G W
• Publication Date: 1955-8-19

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: p. 214-217
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 103

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Diesel locomotives; Locomotives; Railroad cars; Stresses; Technology; Train operations; Vehicle design
• Geographic Terms: France; Germany; United Kingdom; United States
• Old TRIS Terms: Car design; Locomotive design; Train load
• Subject Areas: Design; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00039645
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM