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Technical Reports
SOAC State-of-the-Art Car Engineering Tests at DOT High Speed Ground Test Center Final Test Report Volume II: Performance Tests
Keywords: Rail Transit Vehicle Testing
Abstract: This six-volume report presents the technical methodology, data samples, and results of tests conducted on the SOAC on the Rail Transit Test Track at the High Speed Ground Test...
Technical Reports
Acquisition and Use of Track Geometry Data in Maintenance-of-Way Planning
Abstract: Data gathered surrounding acquisition and use of track geometry data in maintenance-of-way planning is analyzed. The data is analyzed through development of track maintenance...
Technical Reports
The Aerodynamic Analysis of Single and Multiple Vehicles Entering and Traveling in Open Tunnels
Keywords: Aerodynamic Effects; Tunnel Entry; Tunnel Venting
Abstract: The analyses required to calculate the aerodynamic effects of tunnel entry, tunnel venting, and multiple vehicle motions in open ended tunnels are presented. Results for several...
Other Reports
Harmonic Roll Series : Volume 3 : Freight Car Models Design Parameter Study Freight Car Simulation Series
Abstract: The following reference manual on freight car dynamic modeling was developed as a joint effort of the Association of American Railroads, the Railway Progress Institute, the...
Other Reports
FRA Guide for Preparing Accidents/Incidents Reports
Keywords: Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Guidelines
Abstract: Railroad should refer to this guide in preparing FRA accident/incident report forms. Further reference should be made to 49 C.F.R. 225. These instructions are intended solely as...