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1 Jul 1980

Technical Reports

Analytical Methods for Freight Car/Truck Dynamic Problems

Author
Martin Marietta Corporation

Subject Freight Operations

Keywords: Railcar modelling, Hunting stability

Abstract: The analytical methods used to synthesize mathematical models of an 80-ton open hopper railroad car are presented in this report. The work described herein was performed as part...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-80/29
Office
RRD

1 Jun 1980

Technical Reports

Operational Testing of Locomotive-Mounted Strobe Lights

Author
John B. Hopkins

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Keywords: Conspicuity Enhancement; Train Visibility

Abstract:

This report describes revenue-service tests of locomotive-mounted strobe lights used to make trains more visible to motorists at rail-highway crossings.

Report Number
DOT-TSC-FRA/ORD-80-48

1 May 1980

Technical Reports

Railroad Classification Yard Technology-Assessment of Car Speed Control Systems

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; Ellen S. Witt; Norka Shedlock

Subject Freight Operations

Keywords: Hump yard, Retarder, Automatic speed control system, Clasp retarder, Quasi continous control

Abstract: The scope of this study has encompassed an evaluation of fourteen yard speed control devices, an identification of four generic speed control systems, a qualitative assessment of...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-80/90
Office
RRD

1 Apr 1980

Technical Reports

Identification and Evaluation of Off-Track Train Detection Systems for Grade Crossing Applications

Author
E. E. Nylund, P. C. Holtermann

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, Track/Train Interactions

Abstract:

The study examined all potential train detection techniques which do not use the track, analyzing both point sensing and continuous sensing system approaches.

Report Number
FRA/ORD-80/32
Office
RRD

28 Nov 1979

Other Reports

Project Plan for Federal Railroad Administration Research Locomotive and Train Handling Evaluator

Author
Teledyne Ryan Aeronautical

Subject Freight Operations

Keywords: Management, Engineering, Work Flow Networks

Abstract:

This project plan includes work schedules, critical tasks and sequences, a management plan, and functional engineering activities. Its appendices detail the purpose and use of...