This bogie gives a good ride, even on poor track

Our compensating bogie gives a good ride, even on poorly laid track

The bogies have been designes to give a low centre of gravity and exceptional ride quality.  They are fully compensating and equalised when rolling along the track, even on the most poorly laid trackwork.

American Style Compensating Bogie Specification

Side Frames:- 8 or 10mm laser cut steel with all holes laser cut.
Bolster plates:- 8 or 10mm laser cut steel.
Bolster sides:- Bolster side plates can be supplied (at extra cost) if required.
Bearings:- 20mm (0.75in) spherically housed bearings botled to the side frames.
Suspension:- Provided by six coil springs to the load specified by the customer.
Brakes:- A choice of systems, we will be happy to discuss your requirements and quote accordingly
Wheels:- Nominal 150mm diameter over the flange.  EN8A material.
Axles:- 30mm (1.25in) diamter EN8A material

The overall specification can be tailored to suit individual customer requirements.   Please Email us for details.

We manufacture other bogies, including our standard bogie shown below.  All our bogies are available complete or in component form from laser cut steel. 

Air braked bogie Vacuum braked bogie

Our standard bogie may be fitted with air (left) or vacuum (right) braking systems

Pricing

We will happily provide you with a detailed quotation after discussing your requirements.

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