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1 May 1997

Other Reports

Locomotive Engineer Job Analysis

Author
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers

Keywords: Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers

1 Apr 1997

Technical Reports

Safety of High Speed Ground Transportation Systems: Technical Descriptions of Advanced Braking Concepts for High Speed Ground Transportation

Author
David P. Wagner, Donald R. Ahlbeck, Jonathon F. Luedeke, Scott D. Cook, Mark A. Dielman

Subject Braking Systems

Keywords: Magnetic Levitation, Braking Equipment, Fault-Tolerant, Fail-Safe, Failure Modes

Abstract: The objective of this study is to develop qualitative and quantitative information on the various braking strategies used in high-speed ground transportation systems in support of...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-97/05
Office
RRD

13 Mar 1997

Technical Reports

Effect of Track Twist on Vehicle Dynamic Performance

Author
Association of American Railroads

Subject Track

Keywords: Track Twist, Track Geometry, Wheel/Rail Friction

Abstract: Results of tests conducted at the Transportation Technology Center (TTC), Pueblo, Colorado, indicate that vehicle response to track twist varies significantly with car type....

Office
RRD

1 Feb 1997

Technical Reports

Influence of Contact Patch Resistance on Loss of Shunt at Highway-Railroad Grade Crossing

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Keywords: Loss of Shunt; Island Relay; Whetting current; Contaminants; Films; Highway-Railroad Grade Crossings

Abstract: Results of testing completed to date have revealed no promising mitigation techniques to reduce or eliminate loss of shunt on highway/rail grade crossing island circuits. During...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-97/04
Office
RDI-20

1 Feb 1997

Technical Reports

Influence of Contact Patch Resistance on Loss of Shunt at Highway-Railroad Grade Crossing: APPENDIX A

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Keywords: Loss of Shunt; Island Relay; Whetting current; Contaminants; Films; Highway-Railroad Grade Crossings

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-97/04.I
Office
RDI-20