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16 Feb 1996

Emergency Orders

Tonawanda Island Railroad; Emergency Order to Prevent Operation of Trains on Bridge 7708810

Subject Bridge and Structures Safety

Emergency Order Number
Emergency Order 19, Notice No. 1

1 Dec 1993

Technical Reports

Bridge Tests by Using the Track Loading Vehicle

Author
Satya P. Singh

Subject Bridge and Structures Safety

Keywords: Bridges, Trusses, Static Tests, Dynamic Tests, Track Loading Vehicle, Influence Line, Impact Percentage, Damping Ratio, Strain, Axial Force, Power Spectral Density, Mode, Frequency

Abstract: The Track Loading Vehicle (TLV) was used to conduct a series of bridge tests. The Big Creek Through Truss Bridge on the Norfolk Southern Railroad in Tennessee was used for thee...

Report Number
R-837
Office
RRD

1 Aug 1988

Other Reports

1988 Research and Development Program

Author
Office of Research and Development, Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Program Evaluation

Keywords: Railroad Technology, Railroad Research, R&D, Transportation Test Center

Abstract: [From the Introduction] The Office of Research and Development formulates anticipatory and responsive technical programs, institutes projects and conducts the research,...

Office
RRD

1 Apr 1982

Technical Reports

A Demonstration Project for Locomotive Engineer Training

Author
L&N-BLE Demonstration Training Project

Subject Program Evaluation

Keywords: Task Analysis, LET, Training Aids, Cost/Benefit Analysis

Abstract: This report presents the findings of the joint venture demonstration training project conducted by the Louisville & Nashville Railroad and the Brotherhood of Locomotive...

1 Jan 1982

Technical Reports

Railroad Electrification Activity: A Summary Report, 1980-1981

Author
Alice E. Kidder

Subject Program Evaluation

Keywords: Electrified Railroads, Cost-Effectiveness, Railway Engineering, Economic Studies of Alternative Traction Power, International Trends in Railway Construction, Railroad Management

Abstract: This report reviews the status of railway electrification in North America and selected countries worldwide, for the period June, 1980 through June, 1981. Included in the report...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-82/53
Office
RRD