A1A-A1A
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-000028
A wheel arrangement classification for locomotives, denoting two bogies, each with three axles, where the outer two axles are powered and the center axle is unpowered. This configuration is often found in diesel-electric locomotives designed for passenger service, offering a good balance of adhesion and ride quality. It is a common arrangement under the AAR (Association of American Railroads) system.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-000028 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Industrial supplies, equipment, and components |
| References | Diesel Locomotive Wheel Arrangements (American-Rails.com) |
| Translations | German: A1A-A1A; Spanish: A1A-A1A; French: A1A-A1A |
Record as JSON
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"term": "A1A-A1A",
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"definition": "A wheel arrangement classification for locomotives, denoting two bogies, each with three axles, where the outer two axles are powered and the center axle is unpowered. This configuration is often found in diesel-electric locomotives designed for passenger service, offering a good balance of adhesion and ride quality. It is a common arrangement under the AAR (Association of American Railroads) system.",
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"translations": {
"de": "A1A-A1A",
"es": "A1A-A1A",
"fr": "A1A-A1A"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/a1a-a1a/"
}
Record 31 of 7,291 in Industrial and trades terminology (MLC-0113). Request the full dataset.