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1 Aug 2007

Technical Reports

Evaluation and Service Testing of Prototype Empty/Load Brake Device to Reduce Wheel Spalling Due to Slide

Author
Scott Cummings, Larry Vaughn

Subject Braking Systems

Keywords: Spall, Wheel Slide, Empty/Load Device, Brake Ratio

Abstract: The Transportation Technology Center, Inc. and New York Air Brake evaluated a prototype three-step graduated empty and load (E/L) brake device to reduce wheel spalling due to...

Report Number
DTRF53-C-00012
Office
RRD

11 Aug 2006

Other Reports

ECP Brake System for Freight Services

Author
DOT, FRA, Booz/Allen/Hamilton

Subject Braking Systems, Motive Power and Equipment

Keywords: Electronically Controlled Pneumatic (ECP) Brakes

Office
RRS

6 Jan 2006

Other Reports

Benefit-Cost Analysis and Implementation Plan for Electronically Controlled Pneumatic Braking Technology in the Railroad Industry: Preliminary Report

Author
Booz, Allen, Hamilton

Subject Braking Systems

Keywords: ECP Brakes, Safety Impacts, ECP Implementation Costs and Benefits, Implementation Alternatives

Abstract: Electronically Controlled Pneumatic (ECP) brakes are a tested technology that offers major benefits in freight train handling, car maintenance, fuel savings, and network capacity...

Office
RRD

12 Oct 2004

Emergency Orders

Notice Rescinding FRA Emergency Order 18 Notice No. 1

Subject Braking Systems, Motive Power and Equipment, Operating Practices

Emergency Order Number
Emergency Order 18, Notice No. 2

1 Jun 2003

Technical Reports

Tread Metal Buildup on Railroad Freight Car Wheels- Dynamometer Simulation

Author
Federal Railroad Administration;

Subject Braking Systems

Keywords: Tread metal buildup, Dynamometer, Wheels

Abstract: Recent dynamometer tests on a composition metal brake shoe with a high metal powder content developed slight tread metal pick up during testing at the Federal Railroad...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-03/25
Office
RRD