Abstract: The invention relates to a test method for bogies (12) and a test stand suitable for carrying out the method, said test stand being additionally suitable for disassembling and assembling components of corresponding bogies (12). According to the proposed solution, the loads incurred by a bogie during its intended use are simulated in a known manner on a test stand designed for this purpose on the still unfinished bogie (12). To this end, forces are directed into the bogie (12) such as those caused by the weight of a car body and by other operation-related load conditions. The effect of these load conditions on the bogie (12) and/or of a track on which the bogie (12) runs is described by measured values, which are obtained by means of measuring sensors and are computer-processed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a test method for bogies (12) and a test stand suitable for carrying out the method, said test stand being additionally suitable for disassembling and assembling components of corresponding bogies (12). According to the proposed solution, the loads incurred by a bogie during its intended use are simulated in a known manner on a test stand designed for this purpose on the still unfinished bogie (12). To this end, forces are directed into the bogie (12) such as those caused by the weight of a car body and by other operation-related load conditions. The effect of these load conditions on the bogie (12) and/or of a track on which the bogie (12) runs is described by measured values, which are obtained by means of measuring sensors and are computer-processed.