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16 Jan 1991

Technical Bulletins

Reissue of Hours of Service Signal Interpretations Booklet

Author
Acting Associate Administrator for Safety

Subject Hours of Service

Abstract: The booklet, "The Hours of Service Act and Signal Service" was originally issued by the Federal Railroad Administration in 1981. It was subsequently revised and reissued in 1983...

Bulletin Number
G-91-02
Discipline
General

1 Aug 1990

Technical Reports

Undesired Emergency Brake Applications - Transportation Test Center UDE Tests

Author
Frederick G. Carlson

Subject Braking Systems

Keywords: Single Car Tests, Brake Pipe Pressure Fluctuations, TTC

Abstract: This report covers the Federal Railroad Administration funded Undesired Emergency Tests performed at the Transportation Test Center in Pueblo, Colorado. This report also covers...

Report Number
R-761
Office
RRD

1 Jul 1990

Technical Reports

Test of Alerter/Emergency Braking System

Author
L. Rohter, T. Jacobius; IIT Research Institute

Subject Braking Systems

Keywords: Simulator, Locomotive, Vigilance, Human Factors, Foot Pedal, Cab Controls

Abstract: The purpose of this alerting device test program was to obtain a base of data that can subsequently be used to determine the effectiveness of the tested equipment. The approach...

Office
RRD

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