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1
Jan
1979
Technical Reports
Aerodynamic Forces on Various Configurations of Railroad Cars and Carrying Trailers and Containers
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment,
Freight Operations,
Evaluation
Keywords: Intermodal, TOFC, PIggyback Aerodynamics, Train Resistance, Wind Tunnel Testing
Abstract: Toward improving the energy efficiency of rail intermodal service, the aerodynamic characteristics of the rolling stock offer a significant opportunity for betterment. At speeds...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-79/39
Office
RRD
1
Nov
1978
Technical Reports
Truck Design Optimization Project Phase II- Introductory Report
Subject
Freight Operations
Keywords: Rail Transportation, Railroad Technology, Track-Train Dynamics, Freight Car Truck Design, Economics
Abstract: The Truck Design Optimization Project (TDOP) Phase II is being conducted to establish the performance and cost-effectiveness of premium freight car trucks with reference to the...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-78/53
Office
RRD
1
Oct
1978
Reports to Congress
A Prospectus for Change in the Freight Railroad Industry
Subject
Freight Operations,
Evaluation
Keywords: Economic Regulations, High Speed Ground Transportation, Electrification Investments
Abstract: This report outlines prospective changes for the freight railroad industry. It details the status of the industry, the causes of railroad problems, estimated capital requirements...
1
Sep
1978
Technical Reports
Truck Design Optimization Project (TDOP) Phase II- Phase I Data Evaluation and Analysis Plan
Subject
Freight Operations
Keywords: Rail Transportation, Railroad Technology, Track-Train Dynamics, Freight Cars, Data Processing
Abstract: This document describes a plan for evaluating and analyzing the TDOP Phase I test data for Type I freight car trucks. The plan proposes that the initial tasks should include...
Report Number
TDOP TR-01
Office
RRD
1
Aug
1977
Technical Reports
Development of a System to Display and Record Slack Action in Freight Trains
Subject
Freight Operations
Keywords: Draft-Buff, Train Handling, Train Dynamics, Locomotive Operation
Abstract: This report summarizes the development of a system which senses, displays and records the slack action or inter-car movement in freight trains. The system, called the Draft-...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-77-53
Office
RRD