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Jacobs bogie
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English
Etymology
Named after Wilhelm Jakobs.
Noun
en rail A design of bogie used for articulated passenger trains and trams, where the ends of two cars are mounted on the same bogie.
en 2021 May 19 David Clough Swiss precision meets UK growth RAIL 931 56, 57 The use of Jacobs bogies, where one bogie supports the ends of two carriages, reduces the number of axles, cutting wheel and track wear. [...] For example, lightweight construction and Jacobs bogies save weight, and a lighter train uses less power.