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1
May
1980
Technical Reports
Railroad Classification Yard Technology-Assessment of Car Speed Control Systems
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
The Effectiveness of Flashing Lights and Flashing Lights with Gates in Reducing Accident Frequency at Public Rail-Highway Crossings, 1975-1978
Subject
Accident Reduction,
Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems
Abstract: This report describes the development of a resource allocation model based on the effectiveness of grade crossing warning devices in reducing accident potential.
Report Number
FRA-RRS-80-005
Office
RRS
1
Mar
1980
Technical Reports
Rail-Highway Crossing Hazard Prediction Research Results
Subject
Accident Reduction,
Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation,
Grade Crossings,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: hazard index; nonlinear regression
Abstract: This document presents techniques for making and using railroad grade crossing hazard indexes (formulas used to compare or rank crossings by level of hazard).
Report Number
FRA-RRS-80-02
Office
RRS
28
Nov
1979
Other Reports
Project Plan for Federal Railroad Administration Research Locomotive and Train Handling Evaluator
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...
1
Oct
1979
Technical Reports
Truck Design Optimization Project Phase II- Friction Snubber Force Measurement System Field Test Report
Subject
Freight Operations
Keywords: ASF Ride Control Truck, Barber S-2 Truck, Frieght Car Trucks, Friction Snubbing Field Tests, FSFMS, TDOP Phase II
Abstract: This report documents the results of the Friction Snubber Force Measurement System (FSFMS) special road test program that was performed during TDOP Phase II. The FSFMS was...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-79/24
Office
RRD