BOGIE

BOGIE – WHAT?

• Bogie is the part on which the coach rests and due to which the coach runs on the rail line. That’s why it is manufacture under strict precision so that the dimensions do not vary too much from drawing
• It is an independent unit used under a long vehicle, usually mounted on two pairs of wheels (except some special purpose stocks).
• Each bogie is provided with a bolster for engagement with its male counterpart provided underneath the vehicle under frame.
• The bogie trucks can swivel and adjust it’s position with case and without restraining the vehicle body while negotiating a curved track. 

Factors for Designing A Bogie

• Sturdy construction to withstand vertical, longitudinal and lateral shocks.
• Suitable suspension gear.
• Satisfactory damping devices.
•  Sturdy running gears to give trouble free service.
• Easy negotiability on curved track without restraining body structure.

Versions of Coaching Bogie

• IRS Bogie

• SCHLIEREN Bogie (ICF Laminated Bogie)

• MAN-HAL Bogie (BEML Bogie)

• ICF All Coiled Bogie

• IRY/IR-20 Bogie

• Fiat Bogie (Similar to IR-20 Bogie)

IRS Bogie :

• Developed / Built:  British Make
• Introduction on IR in 1930–31
• Current status: Productions abolished and use discontinued on Mail/express service.

SCHLIEREN Bogie (ICF Laminated Bogie) :

• Developed / Built:  M/S Swiss car and elevator manufacturing corporation Ltd, Schlieren, Zurich.
• Introduction on IR in 1951.
• Current status: Productions abolished and use discontinued on Mail/express service.

MAN-HAL Bogie (BEML Bogie) :

• Developed/Built: M/S HAL Banglore in collaboration with M/S MAN Nurnberg (West Germany)
• Introduction on IR in 1958-59.
• Current status: Productions abolished and use discontinued on Mail/express service.

ICF (INTEGRAL COACH FACTORY) BOGIE :

v Developed/Built: ICF & RCF                    

v Introduction on IR in 1965

v  Current status: Productions continue by ICF & RCF.

IRY/IR-20

Regret The specs diagram for the same is yet 

not Available

For knowing About IRY/IR-20

please refer

One and only train of Indian Railways with IRY/IR-20 type Coaches

                   

FIAT-SIG BOGIE : 

v Developed/Built: ICF & RCF                    

v Introduction on IR in 2003

          Current status: Productions continue by ICF & RCF