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28 Apr 1989

Technical Reports

Evaluation of Locomotive Cab Air Flow Meters for Train Air Brake Leakage Monitoring

Author
Donald R. Ahlbeck, Steven M. Kiger

Subject Braking Systems

Keywords: Air Flow Method, Air Flow Indicators, Brake System Test

Abstract: Railroad freight train brake systems must be qualified for safe operation by meeting three brake pipe test criteria: (1) a minimum pressure of 60 psig at the rear of the train, (2...

Office
RRD

1 Oct 1988

Other Reports

Improved Braking System Simulation : Draft Final Report

Author
Milton R. Johnson; IIT Research Institute

Subject Braking Systems, Freight Operations

Abstract:

The work was directed at the study of safety in the operation of freight trains where the air brake operating conditions were significantly different from current U.S....

Office
RRS

1 Jan 1988

Other Reports

Freight Train Speed Control on the Northeast Corridor: Final Report

Author
Milton R. Johnson; IIT Research Institute

Subject Braking Systems

Keywords: Freight Train Braking, Automatic Train Control, ATC, Modelling

Abstract: This report presents results from an analytic study of the transient draft and buff forces which can be developed during the braking of long freight trains. A wide variety of...

Report Number
DTFR53-82-C-00254
Office
RRD

26 Jul 1984

Technical Reports

Tri-County Authority Light Rail Vehicle : Friction Brake Modifications

Author
Nancy Blume

Subject Braking Systems, Evaluation

Abstract: In December 1983 a prototype of Portland, Oregon 1 s Tri-County Metropolitan Transit Authority (TRI-MET) light rail vehicle was sent to the Transportation Test Center in Pueblo,...

Report Number
TTC-016
Office
RRD

14 Jan 1984

Reports to Congress

Railroad Passenger Equipment Safety - A Report to Congress (January 1984)

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Emergency Preparedness, Passenger Rail, Safety Performance Measures

Keywords: Power Brake, Commuter Track, Special Safety, Passenger Safety, Congress

Abstract: This report presents the results of the Federal Railroad Administration's comprehensive examination of railroad passenger safety in response to section 702 of the Rail Safety and...