Procurement of wheelsets with independently rotating wheels (IM-VDY-012)

Last updated on 29 April 2013 12:35
It has been recognised for many years that a rigid axle wheelset has an inherent self steering ability. However, this self steering ability may turn into a liability because of instability at high speeds, e.g. wheelset hunting. In order to maintain vehicle stability at very high speeds it may be...
Author(s): Barradell M R
Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;
1988
United Kingdom
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