RESILIENT WHEELS FOR RAILWAY VEHICLES

Radial thrusts between tire and hub are transmitted through rubber inserts, giving better riding qualities and reduced wear on track. A suggested method of fitting Silentbloc bearings to eliminate metallic contact between the hub and tire of a wheel is shown.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Publication Date: 1946-10-4

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 386
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 85

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bearings; Railroad cars; Railroad rails; Ride quality; Snubbers; Suspensions; Technology; Wear; Wheel rims
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00039479
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM