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ALCO Locomotive Bogies

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BOGIE LOAD TRANSFER

• Three point weight transfer

• Bogie pivot

• On cross member between

the leading and middle

axles.

• Approximately 60% of the

vertical load.

• Transmits traction and

braking forces.

• Two load bearers

• In cross member of the

frame between the middle

and trailing axles.

• Each carries 20% of the

vertical load.

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