Paper outlines development program for and describes design of single-axle trucks and articulated connections; these components were developed, manufactured, and applied to articulated, multiple-unit, high-capacity hopper car; functioning characteristics of single-axle trucks, suspension, and articulated connections are discussed and summary of road test results is given; conclusions are drawn in regard to feasibility and practicability of using single-axle trucks and articulated connections for multiple-unit, high-capacity cars.
Single-axle trucks and articulated connections for multiple-unit, high-capacity railway cars
ASME -- Paper
ASME Meeting RR-7 ; 1966 Freight
1966
8 pages
Conference paper
English
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