RailRunner®’s Intermediate Unit (IU) is an integral part of the unique bi-modal system. This bogie transforms the RailRunner chassis and/or road vehicle from highway equipment to a high-speed rail vehicle.
Features
- High Speed Capability: RailRunner bogies have passed all AAR required tests at 70 mph and runs at speeds up to 100+ miles per hour.
- Wheel Wear: RailRunner bogies feature radial steering that mitigates wheel wear and tear, reducing maintenance costs and extending product life.
- Smooth Ride Design: Slackless coupling and air spring shock absorber dampened suspension on bogies insure damage-free transportation and attracts fragile, high-value payloads to rail lanes. The slack-free RailRunner coupler provides almost 100% less slack than conventional intermodal and 95% less slack than typical double stack.
- Rail Car Components: RailRunner bogies are equipped with standard, commercially available railcar equipment including wheels, axles, bearings, and braking systems.
- Symmetrical, Easy-to-Load Design: Intermediate bogies easily and symmetrically couple with special RailRunner chassis using their patented wedge-shaped, self-guiding design and failsafe-locking pins. Air suspension allows lifting of the road vehicle so that wheels clear the track.
Specifications
- Width: 8′ 2″
- Overall Length: 14′ 0″
- Running Height: 51.0″ (top of rail to center line of drawbar)
- Wheel Base: 6′ 8″
- Weight: 14,500 lbs.
- Max Operating Speed: 70 mph
- Carrying Capacity of Bogie: 95,000 lbs.
- Rail Wheels: AAR J-33, class C, AAR-1B tread
- Roller Bearings: 6″ x 11″ AP type Raised Wheel Seat, Class E
- Operating Air Suspension Pressure: 90 – 110 psi
- Buff/Draft Capability: 400,000 lbs. according to AAR RP-257-90 standards and recommended practice
- Brake System: NYAB TMB 60. Brake Valve DB-60 or equivalent and 1¼” i.d. brake pipe with gladhands
- Forklift Pocket: For easy positioning of the bogie on and off the track; frees track space
- Safety/Security: Optional security package, fully compliant with FRA safety requirements
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