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 Mech Engr v 116 n 10 Oct 1942 p 407-12)
Better rides from conventional passenger trucks
Ry Age
Railway Age ; 113 , n 13
1942
4 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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