MODERN SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR TWO-AXLED WAGONS. PROGRESSIVE SUSPENSION FOR WAGONS TO BE BUILT IN FUTURE FOR HIGH SPEEDS

The report describes studies made with running gear constructions for speeds over 120 km/h. The results of tests in the field up to 140 km/h and on the rigs with two different designs and, for comparing a progressive parabolic spring are given.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Restrictions on the use of this document are contained in the explanatory material.
• Corporate Authors:

  International Union of Railways

  Office of Research and Experiments
  Utrecht,   Netherlands 
• Publication Date: 1978-10

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: 27 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: High speed rail; Riding qualities; Stability (Mechanics); Suspension systems; Two axle cars; Vehicle components
• Identifier Terms: British Rail; Deutsche Bahn; Deutsche Bundesbahn; Nederlandse Spoorwegen
• Uncontrolled Terms: Performance analysis
• Old TRIS Terms: Question b134; Riding stability
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00053311
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Report/Paper Numbers: B 134/RP 3
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 11 1979 12:00AM