The Well-Oiled Machine
In modern electric and diesel rolling stock, the interaction between the train and the tracks often results in wheel wear, squealing and track damage. This article describes a new device that could help keep wheels lubricated, greatly reducing these problems. The new wheel flange lubrication system uses technology to deposit just the right amount of lubrication fed from a sump mount underneath the train. The system also uses global positioning system tracking and draws information from a regularly-updated database of problem areas. The lubricant is delivered as the train approaches critical bends. The system needs to be programmed for each rail route a train will be using and is best fitted to captive trains running the same regular route. A demonstration project using the system was successful and the first installation on a working network is expected soon.
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Availability:
- Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/49957551
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Authors:
- Plisner, Peter
- Publication Date: 2007-7
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Print
- Features: Photos;
- Pagination: pp 18-19
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Serial:
- Rail Professional
- Issue Number: 124
- Publisher: Cambridge Publishers Limited
- ISSN: 1476-2196
- Serial URL: http://www.cpl.biz/ourwork/general/rp.htm
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Car wheels (Railroads); Demonstration projects; Flanges; Global Positioning System; Lubricants; Rail lubrication; Railroad tracks; Railroad trains; Technological innovations
- Subject Areas: Materials; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01076487
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Sep 4 2007 11:48PM