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7 Sep 1990

Technical Reports

Rear-End Train Marker Light Evaluation

Author
Denwood Ross III, Daniel Griser, Delia Treaster, Louise Tijerina

Subject Human Factors

Keywords: Train Rear-End Markers, Light Intensity Distribution, Marker Color Distribut, Human Factors Test

Abstract: All rear-end train marker lights until recently were incandescent bulbs of almost identical design. With the advent of cabooseless trains and battery-powered end- of-train devices...

Office
RRD

31 Aug 1990

Other Reports

An Evaluation of Hazmat Double Stack COFC Configurations

Author
George Kachadourian

Subject Freight Operations, Hazardous Materials

Keywords: Container on Flatcar, Stability, Rock-and-Roll, Slack Action, Impacts

Abstract: [From the Introduction] The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is responsible for ensuring the safe transport of hazardous material by rail. The Office of Safety requested the...

Office
RDI-22

10 Apr 1989

Technical Reports

A Survey of Railroad Industry Perceptions Regarding Needed Locomotive Cab Design Improvements

Author
Thomas H. Rockwell, Ph.D., Steven M. Kiger

Subject Human Factors

Keywords: Locomotive Cab, Control Compartment, Human Factors, Cab Safety, Crashworthiness, Crew Comfort, Cab Design

Abstract: This survey was initiated by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) as part of the objective to improve locomotive cab safety. The need for and the definition of the survey was...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-89/03
Office
RDI-20

1 Apr 1989

Technical Reports

Tank Car Frangible Disc Test

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; Dominic A. DiBrito; Britto R. Rajkumar

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: Tank car safety, Frangible disc, Pressure relief valve

Abstract: Tests were performed at the Transportation Test Center to evaluate the performance of various frangible disc designs, with respect to AAR Specification A5.03. Tests were also...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-90/02
Office
RRD

1 Mar 1989

Other Reports

Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Plan Guidance Document for Railroads

Author
Association of American Railroads

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: Policy, Accident Scenarios, Safety Preparation

Abstract: One of the predictors of success in the handling of any railroad emergency is how well the railroad planned for that emergency. It has been demonstrated that good planning usually...

Report Number
DTFR53-81-C-00238
Office
RRD