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1 Mar 1988

Other Reports

A Study of Trackside Lubricator Greases on FAST

Author
Richard P. Reiff

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment

Keywords: Facility for Accelerated Service Testing, Metallurgy, Rail Lubrication

Abstract: [From the Introduction] The FAST program has used lubrication during specific periods to extend rail life in various metallurgy tests conducted since 1976. During this time, the...

Report Number
TTC 85-038

1 Jan 1987

Other Reports

Wheel Failure Mechanisms of Railroad Cars: Appendices

Author
Britto R. Rajkumar, Daniel H. Stone, George P. Carpenter, Gerald J. Moyar

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment

Keywords: Residual Stress, Thermal Cracking, Wheel Stress, Analysis

Abstract: This report summarizes an extensive research program into the causes of wheel thermal failure. Results of material property tests, review of failure data, dynamometer tests, roll...

Office
RRD

1 Sep 1986

Other Reports

Grease Evaluations using the Hi-Rail Lubrication System at FAST

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment, Evaluation

Keywords: Curve Negotiation, Facility for Accelerated Service Testing, Grease Performance

Abstract: Previous testing of lubrication systems at the Facility for Accelerated Service Testing (FAST) have stimulated a general interest in grease performance. The hi-rail grease test...

Report Number
TTC 033(FAST-TN85)
Office
RRD

30 Dec 1976

Other Reports

Test Results Summary Report for DODX Railcar Stability Test

Author
ENSCO, INC.

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment

Keywords: Test Instrumentation, Department of Defense, Test Procedure

Abstract: This document outlines the test results of the DODX Stability Test. The purpose of these tests was to insure compliance of the DODX railcars for different car loadings with the...

Office
RRD

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...