NOVEL AXLEBOXES FOR EXPRESS LOCOMOTIVES

The axleboxes are of the Athermos mechanically-lubricated type. All the accepted components of an Isothermos axlebox are incorporated, namely: a bearing ensuring copious fluid film lubrication over the whole journal, an oilflinger conveying a large volume of oil to the bush; an oil sealing ring shrunk on the axle; and a safety pad which effectively protects the oil flinger from damage. The special features peculiar to this new axlebox are; a novel guiding system consisting of forked links mounted in Silenblocs which permit the axlebox to move vertically without fore and aft deviation; and a novel device allowing a controlled lateral play of 20 mm which has a marked effect in easing the running on sharp curves.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Authors:
  • Harrison, F C
• Publication Date: 1950-5-12

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: p. 539-545
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 92

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Axles; High speed rail; Journal boxes; Locomotives; Railroad trains; Stability (Mechanics); Suspensions; Technology; Trucks; Vehicle design; Vehicle dynamics
• Geographic Terms: France
• Old TRIS Terms: Axle design; Running stability; Swinghangers
• Subject Areas: Design; Motor Carriers; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037897
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 8 1994 12:00AM