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APTA PR-M-S-014-06

Wheel Load Equalization of Passenger Railroad Rolling Stock

Abstract

This Standard contains minimum requirements for wheel load equalization for non-articulated railroad passenger equipment of all types employing two axle trucks.

Keywords: equalization, suspension, wheel load equalization, wheel unloading

Summary

This standard establishes static wheel load equalization requirements to provide passenger equipment with the wheel unloading characteristics necessary to reduce the risk of low-speed wheel climb derailments. The Standard includes requirements for testing to verify compliance with the standard.

Document History

Document Number Version Publication Date Publication Related Information
APTA PR-M-S-014-06 Rev. 1 06/01/2017 Current Proposed for CFR Citation

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