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1 Jun 1985

Technical Reports

Defect and Wear Studies on Premium and Standard Rails : Rail Wear Experiment RME IV, 0-35 MGT

Author
Richard P. Reiff

Subject Tracks & Structures

Abstract: This report presents the first results of the Rail Metallurgy IV Defect and Wear Studies at the Facility for Accelerated Service Testing (FAST). The installation and design of the...

Report Number
TTC-030
Office
RRD

1 May 1985

Technical Reports

Thermal Protection Study of Cryogenic Tank Cars

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: Railroad Tank Cars; safety; cryogenic; thermal systems

Abstract: This study was concerned with the thermal protection capability of insulation systems used on tank cars which are utilized in the transportation of hazardous materials at...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-85/12
Office
RDI-20

1 May 1985

Technical Reports

Evaluation of a Prototype Acoustic Signature Inspection System for Railroad Wheels

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; S. Haran; S.M. Rocha; R.D. Finch

Subject Rail and Infrastructure Integrity

Keywords: Wheels, Acoustic

Abstract: A description is given of considerations in the design of a prototype acoustic signature inspection system for railroad wheels. The evolution of each of the components of the...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-84/19

1 May 1985

Technical Reports

Advanced Group Rapid Transit Vehicle Control Unit Design Summary

Author
W. R. Greve, D. E. Haberman, R. P. Lang

Subject Passenger Rail

Keywords: Automated Guideway Transit System, Failsafe, Microprocessors, Safety, Vehicle Longitudinal Control

Abstract: The purpose pf the Advanced Group Rapid Transit (AGRT) program was to develop an advanced automated guideway transit system capable of providing high passenger volumes, short...

Report Number
UMTA-WA-06-0011-84-3
Office
RRD

1 May 1985

Technical Reports

Summary of Accidents Investigated by the Federal Railroad Administration: Calendar Year 1983

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Accident Investigations

Keywords: Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Casualties

Abstract: The 1983 Summary of Accidents Investigated by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) includes 113 railroad accidents. This summary provides the following information: the...