Cross-braced bogie curving tests in North Wales (TM-DOS-65)

Last updated on 23 April 2013 9:57
Recent work has shown that the ability of a bogie to negotiate sharp curves without flange contact can usually be improved by a reduction in primary yaw stiffness. However, this may have an adverse effect on bogie hunting critical speeds. It has been suggested that the limitations imposed by this...
Author(s): Illingworth R.
Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;
1978
United Kingdom
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