Axleweight distribution in the new HL 56xx chassis

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Russ Elliott
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Axleweight distribution in the new HL 56xx chassis

Postby Russ Elliott » Fri Jun 22, 2012 1:49 pm

This compensated chassis has twin symmetric beams between the leading and centre drivers and a single 1:2 ratio beam between the rear driver and the pony truck. Pic snapped by Tim Maddocks at Railex. (thanks Tim)

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Re: Axleweight distribution in the new HL 56xx chassis

Postby grovenor-2685 » Fri Jun 22, 2012 3:19 pm

So a value of x around 23 looks a good choice.
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