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1
Aug
1975
Technical Reports
LTV/SIG Metroliner Truck - Final Design Report
Subject
High-Speed Passenger Rail,
Passenger Rail
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,...
Report Number
FRA-OR&D 76-250
Office
RRD
1
Jul
1975
Technical Reports
A Communication-Link Approach to Actuation of Grade-Crossing Motorist-Warning Systems
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems
Keywords: Grade-Crossing Warning Systems, Railraod-Highway Grade Crossings, Telemetry Systems
Abstract: This report explores the possibility of using radio waves, rather than track circuits, to activate grade crossing warning signals and discusses field tests of this concept.
Report Number
FRA-OR&D-75-80
Office
RRD
1
May
1975
Technical Reports
Northeast Corridor High Speed Rail Passenger Service Improvement Project: Task 7A - Terminals
Subject
High-Speed Passenger Rail
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...
Report Number
FRA-ONECD-75-7A
Office
RRD
1
May
1975
Technical Reports
Field Evaluation of Locomotive Conspicuity Lights
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Locomotive Standards (Safety & Noise)
Abstract: This study evaluated the value of strobe lamps on locomotives to attract drivers' attention at grade crossings; results showed that the lights were effective.
Report Number
FRA-OR&D-75-54
Office
RRD
14
Feb
1975
Technical Reports
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF THE TRACKED MAGNETICALLY LEVITATED VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM (TMLV). REPULSION SCHEME
Subject
High-Speed Passenger Rail
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...
Report Number
FRA-OR&D-75-21C
Office
RDI-20