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Reference Materials
Emergency Responder Guidance
Keywords: Liquefied natural gas, compressed natural gas, greenhouse gas, emergency responders, hazardous materials
Abstract: To understand the properties and behavior of liquefied natural gas (LNG); identify LNG fuel tenders, locomotives, Tank Cars & Intermodal Portable Tanks; understand potential...
Reference Materials
Natural Gas [ Liquid (LNG) and Compressed (CNG) ] as Locomotive Fuels
Keywords: Liquefied natural gas, compressed natural gas, greenhouse gas, knowledge, alternative fuels, hazardous materials
Abstract: The railroad industry is exploring the use of natural gas in liquid form (LNG) and in a compressed gas form (CNG) as alternative and supplemental locomotive fuels to diesel for...
Reference Materials
Drawing of the McKenzie Valve & Machining LLC UNNR Design Threaded-by-Threaded Full Port Ball Valve
Keywords: McKenzie Valve, RWD, Railworthiness Directive, UNNR
Emergency Orders
Emergency Order to Prohibit the Continued Use of Certain Railroad Tank Cars Equipped With a Truck Bolster Bearing Either Association of American Railroads (AAR) Identification Number B-2410 and National Castings of Mexico (NCM) Pattern Number 52122 or AAR
Emergency Orders
Owners of Railroad Tank Cars; Railroads Modification of Emergency Order Requiring Inspection and Repair of Dual Diamter Tank Cars