WEIGHT TRANSFER

Both acceleration and braking are produced at the expense of weight transfer from one axle to another. The examination of the degree is normally confined to acceleration and more particularly to locomotives. It is further simplified by ignoring the acceleration of the masses of the locomotive itself. The tractive effort is regarded as drawbar pull and calculations are made on this basis. The still widely held idea is dispelled that single outside brake blocks cause more weight transfer than double blocking or single inside blocks; the net primary weight transfer is in each case the same. There is more tilt on the bogie frame with single outside blocks, and the impression could be given that the weight transfer was greater. Energy is stored to a greater degree in the springs, and its release as the train comes to rest produces the unpleasant reaction. This should not be confused with true weight transfer.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Publication Date: 1950-6-16

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 672
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 92

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Acceleration (Mechanics); Axle load force; Brakes; Braking; Dynamic loads; Locomotives; Spring; Suspensions; Technology
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Axle loadings; Braking systems
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037899
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM