Використання осьових формул міжнародної класифікації для характеристики екіпажної частини локомотивів України

Abstract

Locomotive axle arrangements describe the wheel arrangement of locomotives, multiple units and trams. Classification of locomotive axle arrangements in Ukraine known as «axle formula». According to this classification, it is impossible to describe some varieties of locomotive axle arrangements or special rolling stock units. The UIC classification of locomotive axle arrangements is used in much of the world. The article provides examples of axle formulas according to different classification systems, and also suggests using the UIC classification of locomotive axle arrangements in Ukraine.