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Technical Reports
15th Railroad Engineering Conference Proceedings, Railroad R&D Challenges of the 80's : Opportunities & Obstacles
Abstract: This report constitutes the proceedings of the 15th Railroad Engineering Conference held at TSC on October 21-23, 1979. Conference papers were delivered by various industry and...
Technical Reports
Northeast Corridor High Speed Rail Passenger Service Improvement Study: Task 3 - Track & Structures Upgrading Standards Development
Keywords: Level of Service, Concrete Tie, Wood Tie, Ballasted Track, Ballastless Track, Bridges, Track Modulus, Life Cycle
Abstract: Track and structure characteristics and problem areas to be encountered in upgrading the Corridor are discussed. Standards considerations and applicability are outlined along with...
Technical Reports
LTV/SIG Metroliner Truck - Final Design Report
Keywords: Ride Quality, Bellcrank, Car/Truck Interface
Abstract: The Vought Systems Division of the LTV Aerospace Corp. (LTV) in association with the Swiss Industrial Company (SlG) of Neuhausen Rhine Falls, Switzerland, has designed,...
Technical Reports
Northeast Corridor High Speed Rail Passenger Service Improvement Project: Task 7A - Terminals
Keywords: Rail Passenger Handling Facilities, Terminal, Station, Railroad Transportation Interface
Abstract: A significant requirement of the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 is the establishment of improved high speed rail passenger service consonant with the recommendations...
Technical Reports
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF THE TRACKED MAGNETICALLY LEVITATED VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM (TMLV). REPULSION SCHEME
Keywords: H~gh Speed Ground Transportation, Magnetic Levitation, Vehicle Dynamics, Ride Quality, High Speed Vehicle Design, Superconducting Magnets, Guideway, and Systems Analysis
Abstract: This report is an Executive Summary of FRA report OR&D-75-2l which summarizes studies to establish the technology of repulsion magnetic suspension for ultimate use in a...