An investigation into the performance of a three-piece bogie fitted with an anti-lozenging shear plate (IM-DOS-061)

The 3-piece bogie frame arrangement is widely used in freight applications owing to its low manufacturing cost and high tolerance to track twist irregularities. However, the tendency for the bogie to lozenge limits its usefulness in high speed applications. This memorandum describes the design and testing of a bogie in...