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Technical Reports
Optimum Power Conditioning and Motor Combination for Locomotive Traction
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...
Other Reports
Summary of Accidents Investigated by the Federal Railroad Administration: Calendar Year 1981
Keywords: Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Casualties
Abstract: The 1981 Summary of Accidents Investigated by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) includes 100 railroad accidents. This summary provides the following information: the...
Other Reports
Accident/Incident Bulletin No. 150: Calendar Year 1981
Keywords: Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Casualities
Abstract: [From the Introduction] To comply with the provisions of 49 CFR 225, all railroads are required to file monthly accident/incident reports with the Federal Railroad...
Other Reports
Initial Experiment Territory Definition for Locomotive Evaluator
Keywords: Accident Modeling, Track Geometry, Train Handling
Abstract: [From Overview] The effort on this project was divided into three phases. The purpose of Phase I was to investigate several railroad accidents that were attributed to poor...
Technical Reports
Summary of Accidents Investigated by the Federal Railroad Administration: Calendar Year 1980
Keywords: Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Casualties
Abstract: [From the Introduction] The 1980 Summary of Accidents Investigated by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) includes 130 railroad accidents. This summary provides the...