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1
Jan
1974
Other Reports
Cooperative Research Effort Among Railroads, Railroad Associations, Industry and Government
Subject
Best Practices,
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: Conference Proceedings, Railroad Engineering Conference, Vehicle Design
Abstract: This 11th Annual Railroad Engineering Conference, now sponsored by the Federal Railroad Administration, had as its purpose: To provide a forum for parties interested in the...
Report Number
FRA-ORD/D-75-73
Office
RRD
1
Jan
1974
Technical Reports
Characterization of Drawgear Systems During Coupler Angling
Subject
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: Couplers, Derailments, Mathematical Models, Superelevation, Steering
Abstract: This reference manual on lateral force characteristics of various types of draft gears and couplers under draft and buff loads during angling was developed as part of the Track...
Report Number
R-187
Office
RDI-21
1
Jan
1974
Other Reports
Harmonic Roll Series : Volume 2 : 70 Ton Truck Component Data Physical Restraints Mechanical Properties Damping Characteristics
Subject
Track/Train Interactions
Abstract: The following reference manual on truck component data and truck characteristics was developed as a joint effort of the Association of American Railroads, the Railway Progress...
Office
RRD
1
Mar
1973
Other Reports
Railroad Research Information Service Special Bibliography: Safety-Related Technology
Subject
Evaluation,
Track/Train Interactions,
Tracks & Structures
Keywords: Bibliographies, Literature Review, Abstracts
Abstract: This book contains over 1,900 abstracts of journal articles and research reports provided to RRIS by the Federal Railroad Administration. These abstracts are primarily in the...
Office
RRD
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