SINGLE-AXLE TRUCKS AND ARTICULATED CONNECTIONS FOR MULTIPLE-UNIT, HIGH CAPACITY RAILWAY CARS

Outlines the development program for and describes the design of single-axle trucks and articulated connections. These components were developed, manufactured, and applied to an articulated, multiple-unit, high-capacity hopper car. The functioning characteristics of the single-axle trucks, suspension, and articulated connections are discussed and a summary of road test results is given. Conclusions are drawn in regard to feasibility and practicability of using single-axle trucks and articulated connections for multiple-unit, high-capacity cars.

• Availability:
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• Supplemental Notes:
  • ASME, Anthology of Rail Vehicle Dynamics, Efficiency of Train Action and Rail Car Vibration, 2 volumes, Published by Rail Transportation Division, New York.
• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Mechanical Engineers

  Two Park Avenue
  New York, NY  United States  10016-5990
• Authors:
  • Weber, H B
• Publication Date: 1972

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 157-165
• Serial:
  • Publication of: ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS
  • Publisher: Association of American Railroads
  • ISSN: 0899-2029

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Articulated cars
• Old TRIS Terms: Single axle trucks
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00046783
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 10 1976 12:00AM