In 1935, research program was initiated by Chrysler Corp, based on automobile ride developments, and aimed at improving riding quality of railroad rolling stock; New York Central, Pennsylvania, and Pullman Co have actively collaborated in securing marked improvement in riding comfort; 4-link bolster guides, elliptic spring covers, and variable resistance lateral motion hydraulic energy absorbers effect marked improvement in performance. (See also Ry Age v 113 n 13 Sept 26 1942 p 475-8)


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    Title :

    Better rides from conventional passenger trucks


    Additional title:

    Ry Mech Engr


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1942


    Size :

    6 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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