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1 Oct 1980

Technical Reports

Evaluation of the Costs and Benefits of Advanced Braking and Coupling Systems

Author
E. K. Bender, L. E. Wittig, H. A. Wright

Subject Braking Systems, Evaluation

Keywords: Freight Car, Cost/Benefit Analysis, Maintenance

Abstract: This report presents an evaluation of the costs and benefits of sixteen advanced railroad braking and coupling systems. Most of the benefits result from improved classification...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-80/49
Office
RRD

1 Oct 1980

Other Reports

Safety Manual for FRA Survey Vehicles

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; Ensco, Inc.

Subject Safety Advisories, Safety Regulatory Analysis, Safety Performance Measures

Keywords: Safety manual, Federal Railroad Administration Survey vehicles

Abstract: The safety rules set forth in this manual govern all FRA Survey Vehicles operated by Ensco, Inc. under contract DOT-FR53-80-C-00015. In addition, these safety rules provide...

1 Sep 1980

Technical Reports

Amtrak/Knorr Disc Brake Study : Volume II - Appendices A through I

Author
R. Scofield, R. Avant

Subject Amtrak, Braking Systems

Keywords: RMS g-level analysis, RMS spectral analysis, Brake forces

Abstract: This volume contains the following appendices to Volume I, Final Report: Appendix A - Wheel Condition Effects Appendix B - Effects of Cyclic Loads on Pin Wear Appendix C - Over-...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-80/ 62.2
Office
RRD

1 Sep 1980

Technical Reports

Amtrak/Knorr Disc Brake Study : Volume 1 - Final Report

Author
R. Scofield, R. Avant

Subject Amtrak, Braking Systems

Keywords: RMS g-level analysis, RMS spectral analyis, Brake forces

Abstract: This report describes the Amtrak/Knorr Disc Brake Study which was developed: (1) To evaluate candidate replacement disc brakes for the Knorr discbrakes presently in use on Amfleet...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-80/ 62.1
Office
RRD

1 Nov 1979

Technical Reports

Track Geometry Measurement by High-Rail Vehicles

Author
M. A. Sherfy

Subject Safety Performance Measures, Track

Keywords: High-Rail Inspection, Track Inspection, Survey Vehicle

Abstract: This report examines the capabilities of a high-rail track survey vehicle to: 1) Assist in improvement of the track safety inspection program; and 2) Assist in data collection for...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-78/55
Office
RRD