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1 Apr 1996

Other Reports

Conceptual Designs of a Passenger Rail Car Brake Shoe to Enhance Heat Dissipation

Author
Technology & Management Systems, Inc.

Subject Braking Systems

Keywords: Heat Transfer, Experimental Brake Designs, Railroad Technology

Abstract: [From the Preface] This report is the ninth in a series of engineering studies on rail vehicle wheel performance. The series was started in response to high rates of cracking...

Report Number
DOT-VNTSC-RR528-WP-96-1
Office
RRD

23 Feb 1996

Other Reports

Phase I Literature Search and Evaluation - Final Report

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Literature Review, Railroad Technology, Regulations

Abstract: [From the Introduction] Since 1985, the AAR/TTC and other organizations have utilized a set of guidelines developed by the AAR in the late 1970's to teach emergency response...

Office
RRD

1 Feb 1996

Other Reports

Summary of Accidents Investigated by the Federal Railroad Administration Calendar Year 1994

Author
Office of Safety

Subject Accident Investigations

Abstract: The 1994 Summary of Accidents Investigated by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) includes 83 railroad accidents. This summary provides the following information: o the...

Office
RRS

1 Dec 1995

Other Reports

Performance Standards Track Technical Bulletins

Author
Office of Saftey Enforcement

Subject Tracks & Structures, Best Practices

Abstract: Describes objective of each performance standard and its associated reference source

Office
RRS

6 Nov 1995

Other Reports

A World of Change, Volume 1: FAST/HAL Test Summaries

Author
Association of American Railroads

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment

Keywords: Rail Wear, Rail Grinding, Tie and Fastener Performance, Ballast, Load Path Evaluation

Abstract: [From the Foreword] Welcome to A World of Change: 1st Annual AAR Research Review, November 6-9, 1995. Our four-day event focuses on four aspects of the activities carried out by...

Office
RRD