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1 Nov 1976

Other Reports

Facility for Accelerated Service Testing: the First Experiment

Author
Association of American Railroads Research Center

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment, Track/Train Interactions

Keywords: Service Life, Test Tracks, Vehicle Components, Wear

Abstract: The Facility for Accelerated Service Testing (FAST) is a track loop located at the DOT Transportation Test Center at Pueblo, Colorado. A train operating around the loop for up to...

26 Oct 1976

Other Reports

Technical Documentation: Locomotive Truck Hunting Model

Author
V. K. Garg, G. C. Martin, P. W. Hartmann, J. G. Tolomei

Subject Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Computer Programs, Critical Velocity, Dynamic Tests, Mathematical Models, Vehicle Design

Abstract: Two very different modes of hunting behavior are frequently observed; body hunting and truck hunting. Body hunting or primary hunting is often characterized by violent motions of...

Office
RRD

1 Jun 1976

Other Reports

Rail-Highway Grade-Crossing Accident For the Year Ended December 31, 1975

Author
Office of Safety

Subject Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Keywords: Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Casualties

Abstract: This is the forty-first annual statistical report on rail-highway grade crossing accidents/incidents based upon reports of rail carriers filed with the Federal Railroad...

Office
RRS

1 Jan 1976

Other Reports

Technical Documentation: 2, 3, & 4 Axle Rigid Truck Curve Negotiation Model

Author
K. R. Smith, R. D. MacMillan, G. C. Martin

Subject Track/Train Interactions

Keywords: Friction Creep, Curving Modes, External Loads, Reaction Forces

Abstract: [From the Introduction] An understanding of curve negotiation mechanics is vital from the standpoint of learning of the design and operating parameters that result in decreases...

Office
RRD

1 Jan 1976

Other Reports

National Railroad-Highway Crossing Inventory : Update Manual

Author
U.S. Department of Transportation

Subject Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Abstract: The purpose of this manual is to establish a set of procedures that will provide an- up.to-date and accurate database for: 1. A National Railroad-Highway Crossing Information...