Patent ID: 8887643

Claim:
A railway truck, comprising: a first axle having a first end and an opposing second end; a second axle having a first end and an opposing second end; a plurality of wheels connected to each of the first and second axles; an equalizer operatively supported by the first and second axles in a vertical direction, the equalizer including a first generally planar outer plate spaced apart from a second substantially identical inner plate; a frame; at least a first spring disposed vertically between the equalizer and the frame and configured to transfer vertical forces from the equalizer to the frame; at least a second spring located on a side of the frame opposite the at least a first spring and configured to transfer vertical forces from the frame to a bolster assembly; and a pivot shaft configured to connect the frame to the bolster assembly to transfer tractive forces between the frame and the bolster assembly, wherein the at least a second spring is configured to transfer vertical forces between the frame and the bolster assembly.