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)
Better rides from conventional passenger trucks
Ry Mech Engr
Railway Mechanical Engineer ; 116 , n 10
1942
6 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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