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1 Mar 1983

Technical Reports

Optimum Power Conditioning and Motor Combination for Locomotive Traction

Author
Richard G. Hoft

Subject Motive Power and Equipment

Keywords: Alternative Power, Voltage, Induction Motor

Abstract: This is the interim report describing the results of the research on Phase I, the first year, of this contract. The object of the research is to study alternate power conditioning...

Report Number
D0T/RSPA/DMA-50/83/21
Office
RRD

1 Mar 1983

Technical Reports

Truck Design Optimization Project (TDOP): Wear Data Collection Program

Author
Kenneth W. Larsen, David A. Clark

Subject Freight Operations

Keywords: Freight Trucks, Wear Performance Data, Wear Points

Abstract: The Wear Data Collection Program was a field testing study associated with the Truck Design Optimization Project in which test trucks in unit coal train service were monitored for...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-83/10
Office
RRD

1 Feb 1983

Technical Reports

Fatigue Tests on Trail Hitch at FAST- The FAT II Report

Author
G.J. Moyar, S.K. Punwani

Subject Fatigue Management

Keywords: Crack Preparation, Fatigue, Flat Car Hitch, Rail Car Dynamics, Strain Gaging, Stress Analysis

Abstract: Cracks appeared in a hitch and its underdeck support on one of the three Trailer-onFlat Cars (TOFC) in the FAST (Facility for Accelerated Service Testing)train consist 3,000 miles...

Report Number
Dr-156
Office
RRD

1 Feb 1983

Technical Reports

Perturbed Track Test: Results of Data Analysis

Author
Ashok B. Boghani, Douglas W. Palmer, P. Ranganath Nayak

Subject Track/Train Interactions

Keywords: Rail Vehicle Dynamics, SAFE, Vehicle Dynamic Performance

Abstract: The Perturbed Track Test (PTT) involving the E-8 and SDP-40F locomotives was conducted at the Transportation Test Center (TTC) during November and December, 1978. Two of the...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-83/08
Office
RRD

1 Jan 1983

Technical Reports

High Cant Deficiency Test of the F40PH Locomotive and the Prototype Banking Amcoach

Author
P. L. Boyd and W. L. Jordan

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment, Passenger Rail

Keywords: Curving Safety

Abstract: Increasing the speed of passenger trains in existing curves has been proposed as an alternative to changing curve radii for the purpose of reducing trip times on the Northeast...

Report Number
DOT-FR-83-03
Office
RRD