BOGIE DESIGN FOR ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES--2

Suspension, adhesion, and good riding requirements of general service locomotives are discussed. Attention is given to three-point suspension, weight transfer reduction, Bo-Bo characteristics, bogie behavior on curves, and the need for three-dimensional rigidity in the frame types.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Authors:
  • Croft, E H
• Publication Date: 1956-9-28

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 384-385
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 105

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Adhesion; Axles; Curved track; Dynamic loads; Dynamics; Electric locomotives; Locomotives; Railroad tracks; Ride quality; Stiffness; Suspensions; Technology; Trucks; Vehicle design; Vehicle dynamics
• Uncontrolled Terms: Lateral dynamics; Vertical dynamics
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Subject Areas: Design; Motor Carriers; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00039963
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM