DERAILMENTS. CAN MORE OF THEM BE EXPLAINED

Basic curve negotiation mechanics is dealt with. It is shown that these curve-negotiation forces are in no way related to centrifugal force. The forces are present if operating speed is exactly balanced by the super-elevation of the track. The article discusses the wheel and rail loadings developed by diesel locomotives. The data are based on calculations and experiments conducted by Electro-Motive. The information is believed to assist in explaining and preventing some of the derailments which railroads encounter.

• Corporate Authors:

  Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation

  P.O. Box 350
  Bristol, CT  United States  06010
• Authors:
  • Koci, L F
• Publication Date: 1971-11

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 18-20
• Serial:
  • Railway Locomotives and Cars
  • Volume: 145
  • Issue Number: 11
  • Publisher: Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Derailments; Safety; Steering; Train track dynamics
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00050390
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 24 1974 12:00AM