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28 Oct 1992

Technical Bulletins

Jurisdiction Over Tourist / Scenic / Excursion Railroads

Author
Office of Safety Enforcement

Subject Enforcement, Tourist Railroads

Abstract: Regarding Technical Bulletin G-91-14, "Jurisdictional Policy Toward Tourist and Plant Railroads", attached herewith is a subsequest letter from Administrator Carmichael, dated...

Bulletin Number
G-92-16
Discipline
General

1 Aug 1984

Technical Reports

Six-Axle Locomotive Mini-Test on FAST

Author
R. P. Reiff

Subject Locomotive Standards (Safety & Noise)

Abstract: This report is the fifth in a series of technical notes proceeding from the Rail Lubrication Study conducted by the Association of American Railroads on the FAST track (Facility...

Report Number
TTC-022
Office
RRD

26 Jul 1984

Technical Reports

Wayside and Interior Noise From the Tri-County Metropolitan Transit Authority's Vehicle

Author
Nancy Blume

Subject Locomotive Standards (Safety & Noise), Evaluation

Abstract: The objective of this test was to measure the wayside and interior acoustic noise levels emitted from the TRI-MET vehicle for a comparison with TRI-MET Light Rail Vehicle...

Report Number
TTC-015
Office
RRD

1 Dec 1983

Technical Reports

State-of-the-Art Review: Prediction and Control of Groundborne Noise and Vibration from Rail Transit Trains

Author
James T. Nelson, Hugh J. Saurenman

Subject Locomotive Standards (Safety & Noise), Evaluation

Keywords: Urban Rail Transit Systems, Building Vibration, Vibration Criteria, Vibration Measurement

Abstract: This report provides a comprehensive review of the state-of-the-art in the prediction and control of groundborne noise and vibration. Various types of impact criteria are reviewed...

Report Number
UMTA-MA-06-0049-83-4
Office
RRD

1 Mar 1983

Reports to Congress

The Effects of Mounted Oscillating Lights on Leading Railroad Cars

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Locomotive Standards (Safety & Noise), Best Practices

Abstract: This document was prepared in response to the mandate contained in Section 702(c) Ci) of the Federal Railroad Safety Authorization Act of 1982, which directed the Secretary of...