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1 Dec 1973

Technical Reports

Railroad Tank Car Fire Test: Test No. 7

Author
Charles Anderson, William Townsend, John Zook, William Wright, Gregory Cowgill

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment, Hazardous Materials

Keywords: Liquified Petroleum Gases, Fire Research, Tank Cars

Abstract: A fire test was conducted on a one-fifth scale model pressurized railroad tank car on 7 February 1973, The test, designated as Test Number 7, was conducted by the Ballistic...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-75/37
Office
RDI-22

1 Sep 1973

Technical Reports

Enhancement of Train Visibility

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; John B. Hopkins

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Keywords: Conspicuity, Highway rail grade crossings, Train collisions, Train visibility

Abstract:

This study describes effective ways to enhance the visibility of the trailing end of trains in order to reduce train-train collisions.

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-74/15
Office
RDI-23

1 Sep 1973

Technical Reports

Grade Crossing Protection in High-Speed, High-Density, Passenger-Service Rail Corridors

Author
John B. Hopkins

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Grade Crossings, High-Speed Passenger Rail, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems

Abstract:

This report examines special aspects of grade crossing protection for operation of high-speed passenger trains in rail corridors where complete grade separation isn't possible...

Report Number
FRA-ORD&D-74-l4
Office
RDI-23

14 Aug 1973

Emergency Orders

Emergency Order Regarding Use of Cars Transporting Class A Explosives; Exception Regarding Cars Equipped With Cast Iron Brakeshoes

Subject Hazardous Materials

Emergency Order Number
Emergency Order 3, Amdt. 1

9 Aug 1973

Emergency Orders

Emergency Order Regarding Class A Explosives

Subject Hazardous Materials

Emergency Order Number
Emergency Order 3