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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

1 Oct 1981

Technical Reports

Railroad Yard Simulation Model: Description and Computer Program Users' Manual

Author
L. E. Wittig, C. E. Waldman, E. K. Bender

Subject Braking Systems

Keywords: Braking and Coupling Systems, Cost/Benefit Analysis, Freight Cars

Abstract:

This report is part of a larger study to identify potentially cost-effective advanced braking and coupling systems. The report describes a model for determining the cost...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-81/25.I
Office
RRD

1 Apr 1981

Technical Reports

Brake System Design Optimization- Volume II: Supplemental Data

Author
A.T. Kearney, Inc.

Subject Braking Systems, Freight Operations

Keywords: thermal capacity

Abstract: This report presents supplemental data which support Volume I, A Survey and Assessment, DOT-TSC-FRA-78-1,I,FRA/ORD-78/20,I, dated June 1978, 140 pages. A detailed description of...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-78/20. II
Office
RRD

1 Mar 1981

Technical Reports

Evaluation of Squeal Noise from the WMATA Transit Car Disc Brake System: A Preliminary Investigation

Author
L.A. Ronk, M.A. Staiano

Subject Braking Systems

Keywords: Urban Rail Noise Abatement Program, WMATA Railcar Noise, Disc Brake System, Friction Braking System, Brake Squeal

Abstract: This study was conducted as part of the Urban Rail Noise Abatement Program sponsored by the Office of Rail and Construction Technology of the Urban Mass Transportation...

Report Number
DOT-TSC-UMTA-81-10
Office
RRD