Abstract: A single axle railroad wheel truck is disclosed having two wheels joined by a single axle. A frame supported on the wheels and axle defines four spaced apart hanger flanges. A pair of cross members parallel to the axle for supporting a railroad car body are supported on pairs of hanger members directly connected between a pair of said hanger flanges and each one of the cross members. Springs are disposed upon the cross members for supporting a car body thereon.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 1, 1982
Date of Patent:
November 6, 1984
Inventors:
Rene H. Brodeur, Boris S. Terlecky, Ronald P. Sellberg, William R. Halliar