Jacobs bogie

English

Etymology

Named after Wilhelm Jakobs.

Noun

Jacobs bogie (plural Jacobs bogies)

1. (rail transport) A design of bogie used for articulated passenger trains and trams, where the ends of two cars are mounted on the same bogie.
   • 2021 May 19, David Clough, “Swiss precision meets UK growth”, in RAIL, number 931, pages 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.