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1
Jul
1995
Technical Reports
Safety of Highway-Railroad Grade Crossings: Use of Auxiliary External Alerting Devices to Improve Locomotive Conspicuity
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Human Factors
Keywords: Highway/railroad grade crossings, locomotive alerting lights, alerting devices, conspicuity,
Abstract: Researchers evaluated several devices designed to increase visibility of locomotives and found that dedicated alert lights helped people recognize oncoming trains as a hazard...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-95/13
Office
RRD
1
May
1995
Technical Reports
Vehicle Proximity Alert System : Prototype 1
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems
Abstract: This report documents testing of Vehicle Proximity Alert Systems which provide drivers with an advanced warning of the approach and/or presence of a train.
Office
RRD
1
Oct
1994
Technical Reports
Heavy Axle Load Track Gage Widening Tests by Using the Track Loading Vehicle
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment
Keywords: Hard/Softwood Ties, Concrete Ties, Azobe Ties, Cut Spikes, Elastic Spikes, Pandrol, Safelock, Fasteners, L/V Ratio, Revenue, Track Compliance
Abstract: The TLV was used to conducted a series of static and dynamic gage widening tests. The tests were conducted over the High-Tonnage Loop at the AAR's Facility for Accelerated Service...
Report Number
R-873
Office
RRD
1
Aug
1994
Technical Reports
Roller Bearing Failure Mechanisms Research
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment
Keywords: Wayside Detection, Hot Bearing Detection, Acoustic Emissions, Grooved Axle Journal, Brinnel, Spall
Abstract: Mechanisms that cause roller bearing failure are not well understood and were the subject of a research program conducted by the Association of American Railroads (AAR),...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-94/21
Office
RRD
1
Jun
1994
Technical Reports
Fundamental Track Gage Widening Tests Using the Track Loading Vehicle
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment
Keywords: Wheel Drop Derailments, Derailment Criteria, Rail Rollover, Lateral Load Severity, Projected Load Gage, Extrapolation Factors, Lateral Track Strength
Abstract: In early 1991, a series of fundamental track gage widening tests were conducted at the Transportation Test Center. Tests, using the Track Loading Vehicle (TLV), were performed to...
Report Number
R-862
Office
RRD