DESIGN OF BOGIES FOR ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES

An improved bogie developed by the Swiss Locomotive and Machine Works of Winterthur incorporates transverse coupling together with a centering device to prevent hunting, and friction dampers on the axlebox guides. Experimental results showed that if two bogies are coupled by means of a transverse bar that there is a reduction in (a) the guiding pressure on the leading axles of both bogies, and (b) the angle of incidence of the leading axles. The two bogies are connected by a spring coupling at the end of a triangular yoke on each bogie. The coupling permits a degree of side play adjustable to any value between 20 and 500 mm. after which further relative movement is controlled by two helical springs, which may be adjusted to allow a maximum movement of 24 mm.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Publication Date: 1948-5-21

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: p. 601-602
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 88

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Axles; Couplers; Dampers; Electric locomotives; Hunting (Dynamics); Journal boxes; Locomotives; Technology; Trucks; Vehicle design; Vehicle dynamics
• Geographic Terms: Switzerland
• Subject Areas: Design; Motor Carriers; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037936
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 8 1994 12:00AM