RAILWAY TRUCK ADAPTABLE TO RECEIVE A COMMON PRIMARY SUSPENSION AND VARIABLE JOURNAL BEARINGS

摘要

A basic truck for a railway car includes a pair of side frames connected by suitable transverse disposed members. Standard structural members for holding different types of suspension and journal bearings of the car are provided and are secured to the end of the side frames at predetermined locations dependent upon the types of suspension and journal bearings used. Gusset members designed in accordance with the operating car requirements are connected to provide the principal structural connections between the mountings and the side frames.