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.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/49957551
• Authors:
  • Plisner, Peter
• Publication Date: 2007-7

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: pp 18-19
• 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