Sumitomo and Siemens Caltrans/IDOT Venture order (2012-2023)

[Metra Electric Rider]

Slides from the NGEC 2023 Annual Meeting:

Midwest Locomotive and Passenger Car 2023 Update (PDF)

What is a 'steering link' in the context of locomotives? (cliff notes version please)

 

[jis]

What is a 'steering link' in the context of locomotives? (cliff notes version please)

I am not sure about this but most likely it is referring to the "tie rod" mentioned in the excerpt

A triangular tie rod assures stable wheel set guidance.

Use of pivot elements and lateral mounting of secondary suspension springs significantly reduces the rotation stiffness of the truck, resulting in considerable reduction of wheel and rail wear.

Search for the phrase "tie rod" in the following document (PDF) to see the context:

Charger Diesel Electric Passenger Locomotive

 

[Steve4031]

I am not seeing a clear explanation as to why more venture cars are not in service.

 

[Metra Electric Rider]

I am not sure about this but most likely it is referring to the "tie rod" mentioned in the excerpt



Search for the phrase "tie rod" in the following document (PDF) to see the context:

Charger Diesel Electric Passenger Locomotive

Thanks, tie rod makes more sense than "steering" to me in a rail context.

 

[TheMalahat]

I am not seeing a clear explanation as to why more venture cars are not in service.

Bizarre isn't it?

 

[TransitTyrant]

I am not seeing a clear explanation as to why more venture cars are not in service.

Because only half the fleet has been delivered. I’m thinking after the laundry list of issues they halted production until the fixes could be made in the factory. Now there’s 20 cars either completed or close to completion that will be delivered soon.

 

[Steve4031]

Thank you for the explanation. That makes sense to me.

 

[Scuba_Steve]

What is a 'steering link' in the context of locomotives? (cliff notes version please)

I think it's attached to the steering wheel.

 

[Metra Electric Rider]

I think it's attached to the steering wheel.

Would that be rack and pinon or worm roller?