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1 Oct 1977

Other Reports

Overview of Freight Systems R&D

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Freight Car Dynamics, Intermodal Cars, Optical ACI, Truck Performance, Energy Conservation, FAST Mechanical Equipment Test Results, Rail Dynamics

Abstract:

This paper presents an overview of the freight systems research and development activities in the Office of Research and Development within the Federal Railroad Administration...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-77/58
Office
RRD

1 Sep 1977

Other Reports

Safety Appliance Standards and Power Break Requirements

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Safety Performance Measures

Keywords: Maintenance, Safety Requirements, Inspections

Abstract:

This document outlines the FRA's standards and requirements for safety appliances and power brakes in 1977. It details the standards for different types of equipment and brakes...

Report Number
TD-3.106:AP5
Office
RRS

24 Jan 1977

Other Reports

Wz Rating of Ride Quality Implementation for FRA/Amtrack Programs

Author
James Adair

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Ride Roughness, Mathematical Model, Research

Abstract: [From the study's description] The Wz method of rating the ride of a rail vehicle has been widely used in recent decades. This method applies a single number to describe the...

Report Number
DOT-FR-64113
Office
RRD

1 Jan 1977

Other Reports

Rail Transport Research Needs: Special Report 174

Author
Transportation Research Board

Subject Best Practices

Keywords: Regulations, Planning, Operations, Management

Abstract: This report addresses the condition of rail transport and the problems in rail transport affairs that are both external and internal to the industry. These include policy,...

Office
RRD

30 Dec 1976

Other Reports

Test Results Summary Report for DODX Railcar Stability Test

Author
ENSCO, INC.

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment

Keywords: Test Instrumentation, Department of Defense, Test Procedure

Abstract: This document outlines the test results of the DODX Stability Test. The purpose of these tests was to insure compliance of the DODX railcars for different car loadings with the...

Office
RRD