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Technical Reports
A Description of the Tests Conducted and Data Obtained During the Perturbed Track Test
Keywords: Locomotive Tests, Vehicle/Track Dynamics, Freight Test
Abstract: This report describes the Perturbed Track Test, Pilot Test and Freight Test conducted at the Transportation Test Center in Pueblo, Colorado, in November and December 1978,...
Technical Reports
Chopper Propulsion System for Electric Locomotives
Keywords: Electric Locomotive, Chopper System
Abstract: This preliminary report summarizes the work done during Phase I of contract DOT-FR-9027. This program covers the design and retrofit of a Conrail E44 electric locomotive with a...
Technical Reports
Lightweight Intermodal Flatcar Evaluation Program Volume I: Modal Analysis of Railcars, an Explanation and Application Guide
Keywords: Railcar Dynamics, Railcar Testing, Intermodal Railcars, TOFC/COFC, Modal Analysis
Abstract: This report describes a methodology referred to as modal analysis which can be a very useful tool in the study of the dynamic behavior of any elastic or rigid body. The concepts...
Technical Reports
Track Stiffness Measurment System Evaluation Program
Keywords: Bridge Stiffness, Measurement
Abstract: This report describes a three-phase program to devlop and evaluate an on-board, track stiffness measurment system. High correlation has been established between observed...
Technical Reports
Urban Rapid Rail Vehicle and Systems Program Engineering Test of ACT-1 Vehicle at Transportation Test Center
Keywords: Advanced Train Concept, TTC, Test Track, Instrumentation System
Abstract: This document contains a description of the ACT vehicles as delivered to UMTA, including major changes incorporated during testing at the Transit Test Center (TTC), Pueblo,...