Experience
Timken’s commitment to the rail industry dates back to the late 1920s. That’s when Timken commissioned the very first steam locomotive to run on tapered roller bearings – the “Four Aces” – to prove it could be done. Friction was reduced so much that three women pulled the train down the track. Since that time, Timken has continued to be the premier choice of the rail industry, developing new bearings and related products, offering engineering and technical support and providing broad-based solutions for national railways, car owners and original equipment manufacturers.

Innovation
It’s no exaggeration to say that Timken has been at the forefront of every bearing-related innovation the rail industry has ever seen. It continues right up to today, from the industry-standard AP-2™ bearing to the revolutionary Guardian and Generator bearings. Timken is always pushing ahead, striving to find the next big idea to reduce friction and maintenance costs while increasing performance and uptime. New innovations like Timken® TracGlide®  top-of-rail friction modifier exemplify Timken’s dedication to the rail industry.