I hate to ask so many qurstions but things have changed so much in the last 20 years. How do they get equal traction with 6 axel trucks when the center of mass is between the engine and the Altinator? It seems that the rear axels on each set would get max traction and each axle forward an aft would get less. Any answers? Arthur. [ 10 December 2001: Message edited by: Arthur ] [ 10 December 2001: Message edited by: Arthur ]</p>
If the trucks are center pin mounted Would they still get equal weight on each axel? Arthur. [ 11 December 2001: Message edited by: Arthur ]</p>
The newer units have computers with traction control, kind of like in the new cars. I believe there are either springs or hydraulics that deliver an equal amount of pressure on each axle from the full load of the locomotive, and this is all worked out with mathematics and engineering design. Otherwise you are right, it would not be good to wear out the rear set of wheels first.
