THE DESIGN OF RAILWAY BOGIES

In connection with bogie design research and development has led to the establishment of ten particular design features which cover primary and secondary spring deflection; primary damping; secondary spring disposition and damping; swing-link design and suspension; bolster anchorage by traction bars; bogie frame stiffness; rotational damping; secondary spring anchorage, and check stop clearances. It has been clearly established by investigation and testing that the inclusion of the recommendations on these ten points into a new bogie design will give a consistently good ride, which is relatively insensitive to tyre wear and to normal track irregularities.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Publication Date: 1961-11-24

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 588-589
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 115

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Ride quality; Technology; Trucks; Vehicle design; Vehicle dynamics
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Subject Areas: Design; Motor Carriers; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037275
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM