SUSPENSION DEVELOPMENTS ON TWO AXLE AND BOGIE WAGONS (B)

An improved understanding of vehicle dynamics, response to various track features and curving performance, now facilitates the design and development of freight suspensions which meet required ride performance standards and minimize maintenance, particularly through reduced wheel and flange wear in curving. The paper illustrates the application of these techniques to 2-axle and bogie suspensions and suggests how, by minimum modification, the performance of existing 2-axle vehicles, incorporating laminated springs, may be improved. The development of the cross-braced freight bogie is presented and the results obtained from the test running of the experimental bogies are discussed.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Institution of Mechanical Engineers Conference Publication 1979-1, Safe and Efficient Freight Transportation by Rail, London, England, March 1, 1979.
• Corporate Authors:

  Mechanical Engineering Publications Limited

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  New York, NY  United States  10017
• Authors:
  • Stephenson, J E
  • Mitchell, J R
• Conference:
  • Institution of Mechanical Engineers Conference Publication 1979-1, Safe and Efficient Freight Transportation by Rail, London, England, March 1, 1979.
• Publication Date: 1979

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 19-28

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Four axle cars; Freight cars; Railroad cars; Ride quality; Spring; Steering; Suspension systems; Trucks; Two axle cars; Vehicle design; Vehicle dynamics
• Old TRIS Terms: Freight car dynamics; Radial trucks
• Subject Areas: Design; Motor Carriers; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00303651
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Report/Paper Numbers: Conf Paper
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 30 1980 12:00AM