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1
Jun
1982
Technical Reports
Radial Axle Passenger Truck Evaluation: Life Test Results and Vehicle Performance Problems
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Stability, Rail Forces, Wheel Tread Wear, Curve Performance, Effective Conicity
Abstract: A pair of prototype radial-axle passenger trucks was tested at the Transportation Test Center, Pueblo, Co. With steering cross-links to provide yaw-angle compliance and axle...
Report Number
FRA/TTC-82/07
Office
RRD
1
Jun
1982
Technical Reports
Track Component Property Tests Volume II: Rails, Ties, Joint Bars and Fasteners
Subject
Tracks & Structures
Keywords: Bending Stiffness, Rotation Resistance, Torsional Rigidity
Abstract: This report describes the test procedures and results from a series of tests on the physical properties of concrete ties, rails, joint bars and rail fasteners, conducted at the...
Report Number
R-479
1
Jun
1982
Other Reports
Highway-Rail Crossing Accident/Incident and Inventory Bulletin: No. 4 Calendar Year 1981
Subject
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Casualties
Abstract: The fourth annual report, issued by the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) Office of Safety, combines rail-highway crossing accident/incident statistics with the National...
Office
RRS
13
May
1982
Other Reports
Operational Test Plan F4OPH/Banking Amcoach Cant Deficiency Test
Subject
Track/Train Interactions,
Analysis,
Testing
Abstract: The objectives of testing the F4OPH and the prototype banking Amcoach at high cant deficiency are: o To evaluate the maximum safe curving speeds of the F4OPH diesel locomotive and...
Office
RRS
1
May
1982
Technical Reports
Recommended Practices for Rail Transit Intra-System Electromagnetic Compatibility of Vehicular Electrical Power and Track Circuit Signaling Subsystems : Volume I: Inductive Recommended Practices
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Electromagnetic Interference, Audio-Frequency Signaling System, Track Circuit
Abstract: Methods for detecting and quantifying the levels of inductive electromagnetic interference produced by solid state rapid transit propulsion equipment and the susceptibility of...
Report Number
DOT-TSC-UM204-PM-82-21,I
Office
RRD