In 1947 tests were made with 4-8-4 Northern passenger steam locomotive with various amounts and combinations of front and trailer truck lateral resistances on sharp curve, to determine what arrangement gave most favorable lateral force distribution on curve; effect of each variation of resistance on relative stability and riding qualities of locomotive.


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    Title :

    Lateral Forces Exerted by Locomotives on Curved Track


    Additional title:

    Am Ry Eng Assn -- Bul



    Publication date :

    1950


    Size :

    17 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


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