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The lateral stability of a two power car APT (TN-DA-023)

Last updated on 06 December 2013 11:22

The analysis of a two power car A.P.T. with both independent axle and bogie suspensions is presented. Studies of the lateral stability of a "short" power car pair indicate that the largest stability margin is obtained with a "flexible" bogie suspension. Lengthened power cars considerably improve the stability situation...

Author(s): Elkins J.A.;Pearce T.G.

Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;

1971

United Kingdom

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