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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...

1 Jan 1976

Other Reports

Technical Documentation: 2, 3, & 4 Axle Rigid Truck Curve Negotiation Model

Author
K. R. Smith, R. D. MacMillan, G. C. Martin

Subject Track/Train Interactions

Keywords: Friction Creep, Curving Modes, External Loads, Reaction Forces

Abstract: [From the Introduction] An understanding of curve negotiation mechanics is vital from the standpoint of learning of the design and operating parameters that result in decreases...

Office
RRD

1 Jan 1976

Other Reports

Harmonic Roll Series : Volume 4 : Torsional and Flexural Car Stiffness Characteristics

Author
Industry Research Program on Track-Train Dynamics

Subject Track/Train Interactions

Abstract: This manual on torsional and flexural car stiffness characteristics was developed as a joint effort of the Association of American Railroads, the Railway Progress Institute, the...

Office
RRD

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 1974

Other Reports

Cooperative Research Effort Among Railroads, Railroad Associations, Industry and Government

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Best Practices, Track/Train Interactions

Keywords: Conference Proceedings, Railroad Engineering Conference, Vehicle Design

Abstract:

This 11th Annual Railroad Engineering Conference, now sponsored by the Federal Railroad Administration, had as its purpose: To provide a forum for parties interested in the...

Report Number
FRA-ORD/D-75-73
Office
RRD