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1
Jan
1973
Other Reports
Track Train Dynamics Guidelines for: Train Handling, Train Makeup, Track & Structure, Engineer Education
Subject
Best Practices,
Freight Operations,
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: Braking Performance, Engineers, Training, High Capacity Cars
Abstract:
This manual was prepared as an immediate aid in improving freight train performance. It has five sections: Definitions and Functions of Equipment; Train Handling; Train Makeup...
Report Number
AAR-R153
Office
RRD
20
Dec
1972
Emergency Orders
Movement for Repair, UTLX Tank Cars
Subject
Hazardous Materials,
Motive Power and Equipment
Emergency Order Number
Emergency Order 2
1
Sep
1972
Technical Reports
A Metallugical Analysis of Eleven Steel Plates Taken from a Tank Car Accident near Callao, Missouri
Subject
Hazardous Materials
Keywords: A Metallugical Analysis of Eleven Steel Plates Taken from a Tank Car Accident near Callao, Missouri
Abstract:
A metallurgical analysis of eleven steel plate samples designed as Callao samples K-1, K-2, K-3, and K-5 to K-12 was requested by the Bureau of Railroad Safety, Federal...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-75/49
Office
RRD
1
Mar
1972
Technical Reports
A Metallurgical Analysis of Five Steel Plates Taken from a Tank Car Accident Near Crescent City, Illinois
Subject
Hazardous Materials
Abstract:
A metallurgical analysis of five steel samples (numbered FRA-1 through FRA-5) was requested by the Bureau of Railroad Safety, Federal Railroad Administration, Department of...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-75/48
Office
RDI-22
1
Feb
1972
Technical Reports
Technical Feasibility of Magnetic Levitation as a Suspension System for High-Speed Ground Transportation Vehicles- Volume II: Appendix
Subject
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: Magnetic Levitation, Magnetic Lift and Drag Forces, Vehicle Dynamics, Ride Quality, Superconducting Magnets
Abstract:
This report examines the technical feasibility of magnetic levitation as a suspension system for high-speed ground transportation vehicles in the 300 mph cruise speed range. Of...
Report Number
DOT-FR-10026
Office
RDI-21