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This bogies is of the compensating variety. This means that the pair of axles on each bogie can work together. This ensures a smoother ride at higher speeds. The design used on British Railways used Coil Spring s for the main suspension as well as the Suspension between the coach Chassis and bogie.

Compensation is often used on the chassis of a Model Locomotive . This ensures a smooth ride on what in reality can be quite erratic track on a model railway layout.