THE APPLICATION OF BEARING SPRINGS TO LOCOMOTIVES AND OTHER RAIL UNITS

The design, maintenance and characteristics of suspension systems for locomotives and railcars are discussed. The design of a locomotive places restrictions upon suspension systems, which differ from railway cars. The characteristics of steam locomotives require different suspension systems than electrics. Stresses and dimensions for laminated springs for railway vehicle use are tabulated.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Authors:
  • McArd, G W
• Publication Date: 1942-2-20

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 263-266
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 76

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Electric locomotives; Locomotives; Railroad cars; Ride quality; Rubber; Spring; Springs (Vehicles); Steam locomotives; Suspensions; Technology; Vehicle dynamics; Vehicle maintenance
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Helical springs; Rubber springs
• Subject Areas: Maintenance and Preservation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00039942
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM