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1 Jan 1983

Other Reports

High Cant Deficiency Test of the F40PH Locomotive and the Prototype Banking Amcoach: Test Events Report Volume I Part B

Author
ENSCO, Inc.

Subject Track/Train Interactions

Keywords: Statistical Analysis, Curve Negotiation, Train Track Dynamics

Abstract:

The F40PH test program Test Data comprises two volumes organized by test phase and by type of vehicle tested for repetitive runs at various speeds on selected curves, and by...

Report Number
DOT-FR-83-03
Office
RRD

1 Jan 1983

Other Reports

Summary of Accidents Investigated by the Federal Railroad Administration: Calendar Year 1981

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Accident Investigations

Keywords: Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Casualties

Abstract: The 1981 Summary of Accidents Investigated by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) includes 100 railroad accidents. This summary provides the following information: the...

Office
RRS

25 Sep 1982

Other Reports

The Second International Heavy Haul Railway Conference: Pre-Conference Proceedings

Subject Best Practices

Keywords: Literature Search, Railroad Technology, Conference Proceedings

Abstract:

This document compiles the papers to be presented at the Second International Heavy Haul Railway Conference from September 25-30, 1980, in Colorado Springs, CO.

Office
RRD

1 Sep 1982

Other Reports

Evaluation of TDOP Test Data Final Report

Author
Systems Control Technology, Inc.

Subject Freight Operations, Evaluation

Keywords: Freight Car Truck Performance, Data Analysis, Truck Design Optimization Project

Abstract: Samples from the test data collected in Phase II of the railroad freight car Truck Design Optimization Project (TDOP) are reviewed to determine their suitability for use in...

Report Number
5381
Office
RRD

1 Aug 1982

Other Reports

Small Scale Impact Reports

Author
Biotech Research Laboratories, Inc.

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Literature Review, Tank Car Design, New Methodology

Abstract: [From the Executive Summary] An extensive literature search was conducted to examine past work regarding failure modes; quantitative estimates of impact parameters such as impact...

Report Number
DTFR 53-8I-C-00207
Office
RRD