Bogies Flashcards
1
Q
What is an Axle
A
A rod or spindle (fixed or rotating) that passes through the centre of a wheel or group of wheels.
2
Q
Bogie
A
A structure underneath a rail vehicle to which axles and therefore wheels are attached through bearings
3
Q
How many bogies on a 6 car trainset
A
8 x motor bogies and 4 x trailer bogies
4
Q
What are the 2 x types of bogies
A
Motor Bogie and
Trailer Bogie
5
Q
What is the Bogie Isolation Switch
A
A switch used to isolate the bogies of the car concerned with authority from TC.
6
Q
Where are Bogie Isolation switches located
A
In the panel on the RHS of door 4 in all cars. In MPC1 & MPC2 the switch is in the same panel as the Pantograph up and down switch
