TRACKING CHARACTERISTICS OF GREAT NORTHERN ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES ON A 10-DEG CURVE

This report covers a test program to measure the loads imposed on curved track by electric locomotives to determine if their power and size could be correlated with increased maintenance. The test locomotive was No. 5019 of Class W-1, but the other similar locomotive (No. 5018) was also used in the tests. Measurements were also made on two other locomotives as a matter of general interest and for comparison with the test locomotive. Both vertical and lateral forces were measured.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Railway Engineering Association

  59 East Van Buren Street
  Chicago, IL  United States  60605
• Authors:
  • Ferguson, R
  • MAGEE, G M
• Publication Date: 1953

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: p. 223-244
• Serial:
  • AREA BULLETIN
  • Volume: 55
  • Publisher: American Railway Engineering Association

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Axle load force; Curved track; Diesel locomotives; Dynamic loads; Dynamics; Electric locomotives; Equipment tests; Locomotives; Maintenance of way; Rail (Railroads); Railroad tracks; Structural design; Technology; Vehicle dynamics; Wheel loads
• Uncontrolled Terms: Lateral dynamics; Track geometry; Vertical dynamics
• Geographic Terms: United States
• Old TRIS Terms: Axle loadings; Test equipment
• Subject Areas: Design; Maintenance and Preservation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00040791
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 8 1994 12:00AM