TWENTY YEARS' EXPERIENCE WITH DIESEL RAILCARS

The following topics are discussed: Bodies--A short discussion on the relative merits of light alloy and steel construction together with some notes on our experience with various materials used in the passenger areas and finally a discussion on the problems of heating this type of vehicle. Bogies--Some notes on the problems which have been associated with the brake gear, followed by a discussion of the riding problems experienced with these vehicles and then some notes on the problems which were encountered with axle design. Power Equipment--A short discussion on the relative merits based on experience of gear boxes and torque converters. Some notes on the various problems which have been associated with the final drive units and lastly notes on the performance.

• Corporate Authors:

  Institution of Mechanical Engineers

  1 Birdcage Walk
  London SW1H 9JJ,   England 
• Authors:
  • Wakefield, FHG
• Publication Date: 1971

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 45-83
• Serial:
  • Railway Division Journal
  • Volume: 2
  • Issue Number: Pt 1
  • Publisher: Institution of Mechanical Engineers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Axles; Braking; Control systems; Costs; Diesel multiple unit cars; Fire retardants; Generators; Motor vehicle bodies; Passenger cars; Railroad cars; Ride quality; Safety; Surveys; Technology; Transmissions; Trucks; Vehicle design; Vehicle dynamics
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Axle design; Car body
• Subject Areas: Design; Finance; Motor Carriers; Railroads; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00040529
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 22 1976 12:00AM