SINGLE-AXLE TRUCKS AND ARTICULATED CONNECTIONS FOR MULTIPLE-UNIT, HIGH-CAPACITY RAILWAY CARS

The development, design and functional characteristics of an articulated multiple-unit high-capacity hopper car, equipped with two 6.5 x 12 single-axle trucks, are described. Road tests of the 4-unit articulated car were conducted by Southern Railway, under empty and loaded-car conditions at speeds up to 40 mph on branch lines and 65mph on main lines. The articulated connection functioned satisfactorily during road tests in which the 4-unit articulated car successfully negotiated various curves and crossovers on main line, branch line, and in railroad yards without any signs of distress.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Mechanical Engineers

  Two Park Avenue
  New York, NY  United States  10016-5990
• Authors:
  • Weber, H B
• Publication Date: 1966-5-4

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; Tables;
• Pagination: 8 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Axles; Bearings; Couplers; Field tests; Freight cars; Hopper cars; Railroad cars; Spring; Suspensions; Technology; Trucks; Vehicle design
• Geographic Terms: United States
• Old TRIS Terms: Axle design
• Subject Areas: Design; Motor Carriers; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037706
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: 66-RR-7 Paper
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 6 1973 12:00AM