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1 Nov 1995

Technical Reports

High Productivity Integral Train Program - Iron Highway Phase II Evaluation

Author
F. D. Irani

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Single Axle Suspension, Independently Rotating Wheels, Distributed Power

Abstract:

Evaluation tests of Iron Highway Phase II prototype show that the technical benefits predicted from the integral train design are attainable. The tests prove that the control...

Report Number
R-888
Office
RRD

1 Nov 1995

Technical Reports

Modeling and Simulation of a Superconducting EMS-Type Maglev Vehicle/Guideway System

Author
Mark L. Nagurka, Ssu-Kuei Wang

Subject Maglev

Keywords: Vehicle/Guideway Interaction, Vehicle Dynamics, Maglev Control, Preview Control

Abstract: Computer simulation models are developed for predicting the dynamic performance of a magnetically levitated (maglev) vehicle with a superconducting (SC) electromagnetic suspension...

Report Number
D0T-VNTSC-FRA-95-16
Office
RRD

1 Oct 1995

Technical Reports

Vehicle Proximity Alert System: Prototype 3

Author
Scott E. Gage, Stanley T. Gurule

Subject Emergency Notification Systems, Evaluation

Keywords: VPAS, Emergency Notification Systems, Warning Devices

Abstract: As part of FRA Task Order 114, the Association of American Railroads Transportation Technology Center, Pueblo, Colorado, completed testing of Vehicle Proximity Alert System (VPAS...

Office
RRD

1 Oct 1995

Other Reports

Technical Memorandum: Broken Rail/Open Switch Point Detection System

Author
Parsons, Brinckerhoff, Quade, & Douglas, Inc.

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment

Keywords: Transportation Test Center, Track Geometry, Catenary Systems

Abstract: In the fall of 1993, an assessment was made of the existing conditions on the Railroad Test Track (RTT) at the Transportation Technology Center in Pueblo, Colorado with the...

Office
RRD

1 Sep 1995

Other Reports

Florida's Train Whistle Ban

Author
FRA

Subject Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, Train Horn Noise

Keywords: Guidance on the Quiet Zone Creation Process

Report Number
Florida Ban
Office
RRS