Trailing wheel

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-006124",
  "term": "Trailing wheel",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A wheelset located at the rear of a locomotive's driving wheels, supporting the cab and firebox. These wheels are not powered and serve to distribute the weight of the locomotive over a larger area, improving stability and reducing axle loads. They are distinct from leading wheels, which are positioned at the front.",
  "synonyms": [
    "training wheel"
  ],
  "subject": "Rail equipment",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Laufradsatz",
    "es": "rueda de arrastre",
    "fr": "roue porteuse arrière"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/trailing-wheel/"
}