THE SNCF Z 7001 TEST RAILCAR

DER VERSUCHSTRIEBWAGEN Z 7001 DER SNCF

The SNCF has developed a new motor truck, the Y226 for high speeds of up to 300 km/h. For tests with this truck, the Z 7001 was built using mechanical and electronic parts already in existence. First, the author describes the structural details of the Y226 bogie and the fittings and equipment of the Z 7001 test railcar. He then considers the test runs and first results obtained.

• Corporate Authors:

  Verlag R Oldenbourg

  Rosenheimer Strasse 145
  Munich 80,   Germany 
• Authors:
  • Dupont, R
  • Cossie, A
• Publication Date: 1977-2

Language

• German

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 30-37
• Serial:
  • Elektrische Bahnen
  • Volume: 48
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Verlag R Oldenbourg

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: High speed vehicles; Ride quality; Suspension systems; Test vehicles; Trucks; Vehicle design
• Old TRIS Terms: Test cars
• Subject Areas: Design; Motor Carriers; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00157547
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 20 1977 12:00AM