| 摘要 |
A vehicle for a monorail system wherein the vehicle straddles and freely turns about the rail either directly in the case of a cylindrical monorail or by means of specially designed running gear wherein the cab proper then turns about the running gear; the center of gravity of the vehicle is located below the axis of as oscillation of or turn center and the sides are symmetrically and conversely formed in order to divert side winds both above and below the vehicle for negating the effects of side winds; the vehicle can be easily removed from the rail; the seats and baggage platforms or other weights are moved laterally to balance the vehicle and emergency braking system is provided, which includes a friction member on the underside of the vehicle which mates with the rail upon withdrawal of the running gear.
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