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RP-24 Trucks

RP-24

Specifications in this series are designed to permit interchange of Wheelsets between Trucks.

Compiled By: S. R. Guinter
Drawing by: H. H. Krien

(RP24-2)

    NOTES:
  1. For Bolster details see RP-23.
  2. Wheels should be "in track" with each other within 2% of "K", the Check Gage of the wheelset.
  3. On all trucks where the axles are symmetric about the longitudinal kingpin centerline in the prototype axles of the model should be equidistant from the longitudinal kinpin centerline within 2% of "K."
  4. Journal spacing in one sideframe should not vary from its mate in excess of 1% of "K."
  5. Truck should roll freely under a car weighted in accordance with RP-20.1.
  6. Truck should equalize freely under a car weighted in accordance with RP-20.1.