Wheel–rail interface

The wheel–rail interface is the contact area where wheel–rail interaction between wheels and rails in railways takes place. ^[1]

4 relations: Rail transport, Reliance Foundry, Track (rail transport), Wheel.

Rail transport

Rail transport is a means of transferring of passengers and goods on wheeled vehicles running on rails, also known as tracks.

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Reliance Foundry

Reliance Foundry Co.

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The track on a railway or railroad, also known as the permanent way, is the structure consisting of the rails, fasteners, railroad ties (sleepers, British English) and ballast (or slab track), plus the underlying subgrade.

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Wheel

A wheel is a circular component that is intended to rotate on an axle bearing.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel–rail_interface

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