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1 Jan 1983

Technical Reports

In-Service WheelFax Concept Evaluation

Author
W. T. Michael, D. K. Shaver, D. Levine, D. M. Dancer, D. E. Gray

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Wheels, Search Unit, Failure Detection, Cracks, Nondestructive Testing, Ultrasonics

Abstract: Work performed on this task include the evaluation of the WheelFax concept; problems, difficulties and modifications made by purchasers of WheelFax systems; effectiveness of this...

Office
RRD

1 Jan 1983

Technical Reports

Northeast Corridor Speed Profile Simulator

Author
J. Conner, B. Stewart, B. Scofield

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment

Keywords: Computer Program, Modelling, Transportation Test Center

Abstract: A microprocessor device to display speed profile information to a locomotive engineer is described. This system was deployed at the Transportation Test Center to provide speed...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-82-52
Office
RRD

1 Dec 1982

Technical Reports

Extreme Conditions Impact on rapid Transit Systems: Effect on Automatic Train Control

Author
M. Muradaz, G. Mouchchoir, A. Yen

Subject Emergency Preparedness

Keywords: Automatic Train Control, Emergency Evacuation, Environmental Conditions, Fires, Overloading, Rapid Transit Systems, Safety

Abstract: Automatic Train Control (ATC) has gained wide acceptance and is presently used in all aspects of rapid rail operations. Because ATC has a limited range of detection, conditions...

Report Number
TR-82-05
Office
RRD

1 Dec 1982

Technical Reports

Steady State Curving and Wheel/Rail Wear Properties of a Transit Vehicle on the Tight Turn Loop

Author
John A. Elkins, John Peters, Gerry Arnold, Britto Rajkumar

Subject Track/Train Interactions

Keywords: Wheel/Rail Wear Performance, Curved Track, Wear Rates

Abstract: This report describes the results of a test series carried out on the Tight Turn Loop at the Transportation Test Center to assess the curving and wheel/rail wear performance of a...

Report Number
UMTA-Co-06-0009-83-1
Office
RRD

1 Dec 1982

Technical Reports

Evaluation of Selected TDOP Phase II Test Data

Author
Steven E. Shladover

Subject Freight Operations, Evaluation

Keywords: Rail Vehicle Dynamics, Freight Car Truck Performance, Rail Vehicle Testing

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
FRA/ORD-83/02
Office
RRD