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Course 102: Introduction and Overview to Truck Systems

Tags: wheels, trucks, suspension, principles of operation, gearbox, axles

Course 102, Introduction and Overview to Truck Systems, provides participants with an overview to the principles of trucks and their major components. The course is designed so that instructors can engage participants in a series of activities that help them prepare for work on trucks in a rail vehicle maintenance facility. Course content is supplemented with instructional videos and real-world application of the course content to their work. This course is organized into five modules: Overview, Suspension, Gearboxes, Wheels and Axles, and Tools.

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Course 302: Troubleshooting Truck Systems

Tags: trucks, troubleshooting, suspension, ground brush,, gearbox, bolster, axles

Course 302, Troubleshooting Truck Systems, provides participants with an overview to troubleshooting railcar truck systems. This course examines probable causes of symptoms relating to the truck’s suspension, frame, bolster, gearboxes, wheels, and axles. Troubleshooting is presented within four categories of symptoms: Poor ride quality; air and oil leaks; ground brushes; and carbody leaning and incorrect car height.