An overview of steerable bogies (or trucks) for railway vehicles is provided, along with their potential benefits to railroad operations. Some of the common designs for steerable bogies are reviewed. A NUCARS simulation model is used to compare a three-axle steerable and straight bogie in terms of their curving dynamics in 7.5- and 10- degree curves. The simulation results show that steerable bogies have a substantially lower axle angle of attack and wheel/rail lateral force. Further, the benefits of steerable bogies in terms of increased operational efficiency to the railroads are discussed.


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    Title :

    On the virtues of steerable locomotive bogies


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1997


    Size :

    18 Seiten, 15 Quellen


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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