Recommended Practice
Truck Design
Abstract
This recommended practice gives guidance for the design of railroad passenger trucks and for the application of existing truck designs that differ from the prior application(s) in terms of load, speed, track geometry, wheel profile, carbody and combinations of these factors.
Document History
| Document Number | Version | Publication Date | Publication | Related Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APTA PR-M-RP-009-98 | Rev. 2 | 05/28/2021 | Published | Current |
| APTA PR-M-RP-009-98 | 03/04/1999 | Published | Superseded |
Keywords
suspension system, truck design
Summary
The second revision of this recommended practice completely revises all previously existing sections and adds several new ones. Sections related to vehicle dynamic performance have been removed in lieu of updated guidance in 49 CFR 213 and a forthcoming APTA vehicle dynamics performance standard. This document gives guidance for the design of railroad passenger trucks and for the application of existing truck designs that differ from the prior application(s).
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