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1 Jun 1990

Other Reports

Double-Stack Study Presentation to Association of American Railroads

Author
Manalytics, Inc.

Subject Freight Operations

Keywords: Railroad Technology, Network, Double-Stack Service, Truck Comparison

Abstract: The study answers six major questions: Where is double-stack service now?; Where can domestic double-stack service compete with trucks?; What could a truck-competitive double-...

Office
RRD

1 Oct 1988

Other Reports

Improved Braking System Simulation : Draft Final Report

Author
Milton R. Johnson; IIT Research Institute

Subject Braking Systems, Freight Operations

Abstract:

The work was directed at the study of safety in the operation of freight trains where the air brake operating conditions were significantly different from current U.S....

Office
RRS

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

28 Nov 1979

Other Reports

Project Plan for Federal Railroad Administration Research Locomotive and Train Handling Evaluator

Author
Teledyne Ryan Aeronautical

Subject Freight Operations

Keywords: Management, Engineering, Work Flow Networks

Abstract:

This project plan includes work schedules, critical tasks and sequences, a management plan, and functional engineering activities. Its appendices detail the purpose and use of...

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...