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21 Sep 1990

Technical Reports

Rail Neutral Temperature Test on CSX

Author
D. R. Ahlbeck, J. M. Tuten

Subject Rail and Infrastructure Integrity

Keywords: track stability, longitudinal load

Abstract: Tests were conducted on CSX wood-tie track to determine the long-term stability of track in the context of rail neutral temperature. Two test sites were chosen by the FRA and CSX...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-90/11
Office
RRD

7 Sep 1990

Technical Reports

Rear-End Train Marker Light Evaluation

Author
Denwood Ross III, Daniel Griser, Delia Treaster, Louise Tijerina

Subject Human Factors

Keywords: Train Rear-End Markers, Light Intensity Distribution, Marker Color Distribut, Human Factors Test

Abstract: All rear-end train marker lights until recently were incandescent bulbs of almost identical design. With the advent of cabooseless trains and battery-powered end- of-train devices...

Office
RRD

1 Sep 1990

Other Reports

Broad Agency Announcement No. 90-1: Magnetic Levitation Transportation System Technology Assessment

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Maglev

Keywords: Railroad Technology, Economic Analysis, Environmental Impact

Abstract: [From the Preface] Magnetically levitated (maglev) systems represent the latest evolution in high speed ground transportation, offering speeds that can exceed 134 m/s (300 mph)...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/QRD-90/08
Office
RRD

31 Aug 1990

Other Reports

An Evaluation of Hazmat Double Stack COFC Configurations

Author
George Kachadourian

Subject Freight Operations, Hazardous Materials

Keywords: Container on Flatcar, Stability, Rock-and-Roll, Slack Action, Impacts

Abstract: [From the Introduction] The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is responsible for ensuring the safe transport of hazardous material by rail. The Office of Safety requested the...

Office
RDI-22

1 Aug 1990

Reports to Congress

Railroad Passenger Car Waste Retention Systems

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Passenger Rail

Keywords: Waste retention technologies, Waste retention systems

Abstract: Amtrak presently is permitted to dump untreated waste from passenger train toilets and washing facilities directly onto the track. Older cars (predating Amtarak's formation in...