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1 Jan 1993

Other Reports

Final Report on Magnetic and Electric Field Testing of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Urban Transit System, Volume I: Analysis

Author
Electric Research and Management, Inc.

Subject Maglev

Keywords: DAT Waveform, Magnetic Field Characteristics, Power Suppy

Abstract: This report documents the low frequency electric and magnetic fields associated with the operation of the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority's (MBTA) mass transit system in the...

Report Number
DTFR53-91-C-00047
Office
RRD

1 Jan 1993

Other Reports

Small Railroad Investment Goals and Financial Options

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Budget

Keywords: Economic Analysis, Risk Analysis, Loans

Abstract: Small railroads appear to face some unique problems and difficulties securing financing. According to the banking industry, it takes an inordinate amount of work to prepare a...

Office
RRD

1 Jan 1993

Other Reports

Milestones in Railroad Safety : 100 Years of Progess : 1893-1993

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Evaluation

1 Dec 1992

Technical Reports

Hazardous Materials Car Placement in A Train Consist- Volume I (Review and Analysis)

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; R.E. Thompson; E.R. Zamejc; D. R. Ahlbeck

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: Hazardous material, derailment, Chemical incompatibility, Placement in train consist, Railroad operations, Cost benefits

Abstract: In response to major derailments involving hazardous materials cars, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) initiated the review of the consequences of hazardous materials car...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-92/18.I
Office
RDI-22

1 Dec 1992

Technical Reports

Aerodynamic Forces on Maglev Vehicles

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; T. Barrows; D. McCullum; S. Mark; R.C. Castellino

Subject Maglev

Abstract: The results of four separate tasks are documented: (1) minimization of front-end drag, (2) effect of fineness ratio (ratio of length to diameter) on drag, (3) design of...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/NMI-92/21
Office
RRD