RUBBER SUSPENSION IN BRITISH RAILWAYS COACHING STOCK

British railways have been conducting experiments with a new development in rubber, known as the Andre-Neidhart system, adapted to the suspension of railway vehicles. This suspension was adopted to replace the conventional method of axlebox and bolster suspension. The trials have indicated that improved vertical riding would be achieved by the fitting of a much stiffer suspension than was usual and that the transverse cushioning effect was likely to give improved riding qualities.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Publication Date: 1954-10-15

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 434
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 101

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Journal boxes; Ride quality; Rubber; Spring; Springs (Vehicles); Suspensions; Technology; Trucks; Vehicle design; Wear
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Rubber springs
• Subject Areas: Design; Motor Carriers; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037770
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM