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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

1 Jul 1986

Other Reports

The Feasibility of a Nationwide Network for Longer Combination Vehicles

Author
Ronald A. Mauri, Robert N. Stearns

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Truck Productivity, Surface Transportation Assistance Act, Longer Vehicle Combination Network

Abstract: The truck productivity improvements derived from the 1982 Surface Transportation Assistance Act (STAA'82) and the possible introduction of a Longer Combination Vehicle (LCV)...

Report Number
SS-42-U1-34
Office
RRD

1 Nov 1984

Other Reports

Report Number 12: Metallurgical Observations of 21 Plate Steel Samples Taken From Seven Tank Cars Involved in the April 8, 1979 Railroad Accident at Crestview, Florida

Author
C. G. Interrante, S. R. Low, C. H. Brady, G. E. Hicho

Subject Accident Investigations, Evaluation

Keywords: Deformation, Chemical Analysis, Impact Tests

Abstract: This is the second of two reports intended to give information on and metallurgical characterization for each of 21 plate samples taken from tank cars involved in an accident at...

Report Number
NBSIR 84-2981
Office
RRD

1 May 1984

Other Reports

Task Force Report: Rail Failure Evaluation

Author
Transportation Systems Center

Subject Accident Investigations, Evaluation

Keywords: Passenger Rail, Rail Fracture, Alloy Rail

Abstract: [From the Executive Summary] On November 12, 1983, an Amtrak passenger train operating on Missouri Pacific track in the vicinity of Marshall, Texas, derailed at a speed of between...

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