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1
Jan
1982
Technical Reports
High Cant Deficiency Testing of the LRC Train, the AEM-7 Locomotive, and the Amcoach
Subject
Amtrak,
Facilities & Test Equipment
Keywords: Curving Safety, High Speed Curving
Abstract: Increasing the speed of passenger trains in existing curves has been proposed as an alternative to changing curve radii for the purpose of reducing trip times on the Northeast...
Report Number
DOT-FR-81-06
Office
RRD
1
Jan
1982
Technical Reports
FAST Engineering Conference - 1981 Proceedings
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment
Keywords: Facility for Accelerated Service Testing, Rail Wear, Metallurgy, Ballast, Fastener Evaluation, Performance
Abstract: This report constitutes the proceedings of the two-day Facility for Accelerated Service Testing (FAST) Engineering Conference held at the Stouffers Inn Convention Center,...
Report Number
FRA/TTC-82/01
Office
RRD
1
Dec
1981
Reports to Congress
Department of Transportation Systems Safety Plan for Improving the Management of Railroad Safety Programs
Subject
Railroad Safety Program Management
Keywords: Inspections, Training, Regulations and Enforcement, Railroad Safety
Abstract: [From the Executive Summary] This report has been prepared by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) which has responsibility for railroad safety laws within the Department of...
1
Dec
1981
Technical Reports
An Experimental Evaluation of a Full-Scale Single-Sided Linear Induction Motor with Different Reaction Rails: Volume I - Test Results
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment
Keywords: High Speed Ground Transportation, Rail Car Propulsion Systems, LIMRV
Abstract: This document is the final volume in a series of reports presenting the results of an extensive test program involving the linear induction motor research vehicle (LIMRV)....
Report Number
FRA/ORD-80/77-I
1
Dec
1981
Technical Reports
An Experimental Evaluation of a Full-Scale Single-Sided Linear Induction Motor with Different Reaction Rails: Volume II - Supplementary Data
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment
Keywords: High Speed Ground Transportation, Rail Car Propulsion Systems, Comparison
Abstract: This document presents supplementary data to Volume I: Test Results. It contains computer plots of all valid onboard data processed for 125 test runs, including baseline reaction...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-80/77-II
Office
RRD