POSSIBILITIES AS YET UNKNOWN OR UNUSED REGARDING THE WHEEL/RAIL TRACKING MECHANISM. DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN ROLLING STOCK RUNNING GEAR

A basic analysis of wheel/rail effects which results in new running-gear concepts with careful selection and consistent application. If the wheelset principle is abandoned, wheel/rail wear, train resistance, energy consumption and possibly even train noise can be reduced. Single-wheel single running gear and a single-wheel double running gear for high speeds and intended primarily for curved lines are described.

• Corporate Authors:

  International Railway Congress Association

  17-21 rue de Louvrain
  1000 Brussels,   Belgium 
• Authors:
  • Frederich, F
• Publication Date: 1985-11

Media Info

• Features: Photos; References;
• Pagination: p. 33-40
• Serial:
  • RAIL INTERNATIONAL
  • Volume: 16
  • Issue Number: 11

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Noise control; Passenger cars; Rail (Railroads); Railroad trains; Resistance (Mechanics); Rolling contact; Steering; Train track dynamics; Trucks; Vehicle design; Wheels
• Uncontrolled Terms: Independently rotating wheels; Noise reduction
• Old TRIS Terms: Passenger car design; Train resistance
• Subject Areas: Design; Motor Carriers; Public Transportation; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00455038
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 27 2004 10:00PM