A NEW TRUCK FOR HIGH-SPEED COACHES: FROM THE Y28 TYPE TO THE Y32 TYPE

The author gives the historical background of the new Y32 truck which is intended for main line rolling stock suitable for 200 km/h operation. The author explains the design and gives a very full description of the parts of the pneumatic suspension of this truck which has disc brakes combined with shoe brakes, a solution giving the best adhesion. Tests of this truck gave excellent results up to 250 km/h.

• Corporate Authors:

  Societe Nationale des Chemins de Fer Francais

  92 rue Bonaparte
  75 Paris 6e,   France 
• Authors:
  • Moron, P
• Publication Date: 1974-9

Language

• French

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 497-508
• Serial:
  • REVUE GENERALE DES CHEMINS DE FER

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air springs; Brakes; High speed vehicles; Passenger cars; Ride quality; Suspension systems; Trucks; Vehicle design
• Old TRIS Terms: Brake systems; High speed cars; Passenger car design
• Subject Areas: Design; Motor Carriers; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00153080
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Federal Railroad Administration
• Files: TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: May 31 1977 12:00AM