RUBBER-CUSHIONED RESILIENT WHEELS FOR MAIN-LINE RAILWAYS

Most types of rubber-cushioned resilient wheels, including those for tramways and for narrow-gauge railways, consist of three metallic discs. Between these discs are placed either circular rubber blocks, positioned in one or two concentric rows, depending upon axleload, or a single pair of large rubber discs, which may be divided into segments. The central metal disc is fixed either to the wheel or to the wheel hub. Several applications of rubber-cushioned wheels, both on tramways besides main and secondary railway lines, have shown considerable reduction of maintenance costs for the mechanical parts and electric equipment, particularly collectors, because of the radial and tangential flexibility introduced by these wheels. The reduction of the wear on tires and flanges with resilient rubber-cushioned wheels, must result in a corresponding reduction of the wear of the rails.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Authors:
  • Hug, A M
• Publication Date: 1959-2-6

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; References;
• Pagination: p. 155-158
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 110

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Costs; Maintenance management; Mat footings; Railroad electrification; Railroad rails; Rubber; Technology; Vehicle design; Wear; Wheels
• Uncontrolled Terms: Maintenance costs
• Geographic Terms: Italy; Sweden
• Old TRIS Terms: Rubber mats; Wheel design
• Subject Areas: Design; Finance; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037987
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 8 1994 12:00AM