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1 Jul 1975

Other Reports

International Research Program on Track/Train Dynamics: Phase One Report

Author
E. F. Lind (Project Director)

Subject Best Practices

Keywords: Bibliography, Operating Policies, Engineer Performance Criteria, Dynamic Train Performance, Modelling, Train Handling Techniques

Abstract: Prepared for the Federal Railroad Administration, Railway Progress Institute, Transportation Development Agency of Canada and Association of American Railroads as a summary of the...

Office
RRD

1 Jul 1975

Other Reports

Metroliner Truck Test RG-125.1: Ride Quality Analysis

Author
ENSCO, INC.

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Ride Quality Standard, Ride Evaluation Format, Acceleration

Abstract:

This report contains the results of a comparison of ride quality data collected on Metroliner Cars 850 and 855. The comparison is made in terms of standard deviations and peak...

Report Number
DOT-FR-75-12
Office
RRD

1 Jun 1975

Other Reports

Rail-Highway Grade-Crossing Accident For the Year Ended December 31, 1974

Author
Office of Safety

Subject Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Keywords: Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Casualties

Abstract: This is the fortieth annual statistical report on rail-highway grade crossing accidents based upon reports of rail carriers filed with the Federal Railroad Administration pursuant...

Office
RRS

1 Jan 1975

Other Reports

Harmonic Roll Series : Volume 3 : Freight Car Models Design Parameter Study Freight Car Simulation Series

Author
Industry Research Program on Track-Train Dynamics

Subject Freight Operations, Track/Train Interactions

Abstract: The following reference manual on freight car dynamic modeling was developed as a joint effort of the Association of American Railroads, the Railway Progress Institute, the...

1 Jan 1975

Other Reports

FRA Guide for Preparing Accidents/Incidents Reports

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Best Practices

Keywords: Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Guidelines

Abstract: Railroad should refer to this guide in preparing FRA accident/incident report forms. Further reference should be made to 49 C.F.R. 225. These instructions are intended solely as...

Office
RRS