Underframe Explained

An underframe is a framework of wood or metal carrying the main body structure of a railway vehicle, such as a locomotive, carriage or wagon.^[1]

See also

• Chassis
• Headstock
• Locomotive bed
• Locomotive frame
• Undercarriage

Notes and References

1. Book: Jackson, Alan A.. 2006. The Railway Dictionary. 4th . Sutton Publishing. Stroud. 376. 0-7509-4218-5.