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1 Dec 2008

Research Results

Remote Coupling and Uncoupling of Freight Cars

Author
Ms. Monique Stewart

Keywords: Tri-coupler, Remote-Controlled Angle Cock, Remote-Controlled Cut-lever, Coupling, uncoupling, brake pipe, gathering range

Report Number
RR08-29
Office
RDI-22

1 Dec 2008

Research Results

Confidential Close Call Reporting System: Preliminary Evaluation Findings

Author
Raslear, T., Ranney, J. and Multer, J.

Subject Human Factors

Keywords: Close calls, human factors, safety culture, risk reduction, continuous improvement, employee involvement

Report Number
RR08-33
Office
RDI-24

1 Dec 2008

Research Results

Evaluation of Tie Plate Cracking on Composite Ties

Author
Leonard Allen

Keywords: Plastic/composite tie, wood tie, tie plate

Report Number
RR08-21
Office
RDI-21

1 Dec 2008

Research Results

Gas Pressure Welds and Hollink Slot Welds Testing at the Facility for Accelerated Service Testing

Author
Luis I. Maal

Keywords: Gas pressure welds, slot weld

Report Number
RR08-17
Office
RDI-21

1 Dec 2008

Research Results

Preliminary Results of Prototype Insulated Joint Tests at the Facility for Accelerated Service Testing

Author
Leonard Allen

Keywords: Insulated Joints, heavy axle loads

Report Number
RR08-11
Office
RDI-21