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11 May 1984

Technical Reports

Static Truck Characterization of the Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation Authority's Vehicle

Author
Nancy Blume

Subject Passenger Rail

Abstract: Twenty-six light rail vehicles were purchased from Bombardier, of Montreal, Quebec by the Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, of Portland, Oregon for transit service...

Report Number
TTC-0101
Office
RRD

4 May 1984

Technical Reports

Fire Tests of Amtrak Passenger Rail Vehicle Interiors

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; R.D. Peacock; E. Braun

Subject Passenger Rail

Keywords: Calorimeters, Flame spread, Full scale tests, interior finishes, Passenger vehicles, Smoke

Abstract: A series of fire tests was conducted to assess the burning behavior of the interior of passenger rail vehicles. Three types of tests were performed: (1) small-scale laboratory...

Report Number
PB 217926

1 May 1984

Technical Reports

Assessment of Radial Truck Safety Performance Data

Author
Steven E. Shladover

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Freight Car Trucks, Rail Vehicle Testing, Safety Performance

Abstract: The available test data collected on radial freight trucks has been reviewed and evaluated for possible future use in establishing the safety performance characteristics of these...

Report Number
FRA/OR&D-84/10
Office
RRD

1 May 1984

Technical Reports

Tank Car Damage Assessment Procedure Study

Author
William P. Wright

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment

Keywords: Safety, Nondestructive Evaluation, Fracture Mechanics

Abstract: The study concerns the rupture of damaged tank cars which have been involved in railroad accidents. In this regard, a series of impact tests using the FRA/BRL Drop Hammer Facility...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-84/04
Office
RRD

1 May 1984

Other Reports

Task Force Report: Rail Failure Evaluation

Author
Transportation Systems Center

Subject Accident Investigations, Evaluation

Keywords: Passenger Rail, Rail Fracture, Alloy Rail

Abstract: [From the Executive Summary] On November 12, 1983, an Amtrak passenger train operating on Missouri Pacific track in the vicinity of Marshall, Texas, derailed at a speed of between...